Description
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Queso recipe is the ultimate creamy, cheesy dip packed with savory shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and tangy ranch seasoning. Perfect for parties, game day, or a cozy night in, this easy queso is a crowd-pleasing appetizer made in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded chicken
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
8 oz cream cheese
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk or half and half
1/4 cup diced green chilies (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook and crumble the bacon, shred the chicken, and cube the Velveeta cheese.
2. Add all ingredients to a large saucepan or slow cooker.
3. Cook over medium heat (or low in slow cooker) until the cheese melts and everything combines.
4. Stir frequently to ensure smoothness.
5. Once bubbling and creamy, remove from heat or switch slow cooker to warm.
6. Serve hot, garnished with extra bacon bits or green onions if desired.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Add diced jalapeños for a spicy twist.
Keep in a mini slow cooker on warm during parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop or Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg