Description
Chicken Enchilada Dip with Homemade Tortilla Graves is a rich, creamy, and flavorful appetizer perfect for game day, parties, or cozy nights in. Featuring perfectly spiced shredded chicken blended into a cheesy, tangy sauce and served with crispy, homemade tortilla graves, this dip delivers bold taste and satisfying crunch. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it’s a versatile crowd-pleaser that can be customized to suit various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Garnish
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Sliced jalapeños (optional, for extra heat)
Homemade Tortilla Graves
- 4 flour tortillas
- 4 corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by cooking and shredding your chicken breasts. Boil or bake until fully cooked, then shred using two forks or a mixer for a tender texture that absorbs the sauce well.
- Mix the Dip Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with softened cream cheese, sour cream, enchilada sauce, shredded cheese, and spices (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder). Stir thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and evenly blended.
- Bake the Dip: Transfer the dip mixture to a baking dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden on top.
- Make the Homemade Tortilla Graves: While the dip bakes, slice the flour and corn tortillas into strips or wedges. Toss the tortilla pieces with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Bake or air-fry them until they are crispy and golden brown.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the dip is hot and bubbly and the tortilla graves are crispy, serve together. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and optional sliced jalapeños for a spicy kick, if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken as a convenient shortcut to save time without sacrificing flavor.
- Warm tortillas slightly before slicing to make cutting easier and help achieve crispier graves.
- Keep an eye on the baking time to avoid drying out the dip; remove once cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Customize the cheese blend by mixing different types such as pepper jack or mozzarella for varied flavor and meltiness.
- Best served hot and fresh from the oven alongside crispy tortilla graves for ultimate enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg