Looking for a quick and easy appetizer that’s packed with flavor? This Fajita Chicken Cream Cheese Dip is the perfect solution! It’s a delicious blend of creamy cream cheese, savory fajita chicken, and a sprinkle of your favorite toppings. This dip is perfect for game day, potlucks, or a weeknight snack.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into small bite-sized pieces
- 1 ounce packet fajita seasoning
- 2 tablespoons water
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (brick style)
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Tortilla chips for dipping
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the onion and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in the diced chicken, fajita seasoning, and water. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add the cream cheese, stirring until fully incorporated. Continue to heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is bubbly.
- Stir in the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and cook until melted. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.
Tip: For a quicker prep time, chop the onion and chicken while the bell peppers cook.
