White Chicken Enchilada Dip
4/28/2026
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This white chicken enchilada dip is my go-to appetizer recipe. Nobody can resist a bubbling skillet of cheesy dip. The base of this dip is beans, cream cheese, and chicken, topped with melted monterrey jack cheese. It’s delicious served with chips or veggies!
Why I’m Obsessed
Quick: Ready in just 20 minutes! This recipe is bubbly and ready to serve in 20 minutes.
Easy: There are no crazy ingredients in this recipe. I’m talking pantry staples, shredded chicken, and cheese. It doesn’t get any easier.
Customizable: Easily swap out ingredients based on taste preferences or what you have on hand. There are so many options!
What You’ll Need
- Rotisserie chicken: I have fully jumped on the rotisserie chicken game. It makes life easier. This recipe uses a whole chicken, bones removed, and shredded. It’s just so good.
- Pinto beans: Pinto beans added some delicious, dense nutrients and creaminess to the dip.
- Taco seasoning: I used a store-bought taco seasoning from the Siete brand, but any taco seasoning will work. Just remember that the taco seasoning will determine the spice level of the dip.
- Enchilada Sauce: A sneaky way to add flavor to your dips and soups is to use enchilada sauce in place of water or broth. The enchilada sauce makes this recipe moist and full of flavor.
- Cream cheese: The thickness of the dip comes from the cream cheese. It helps keep it thick and creamy.
- Greek yogurt: In addition to the cream cheese, the Greek yogurt adds creaminess and tartness to the dip. It balances out the spice level and richness that comes from the cream cheese.
- Monterey Jack cheese: I firmly believe that monterrey jack cheese is one of the best melty and delicious cheeses of all time.
- Cilantro: I never skip the cilantro topping. It adds freshness and flavor.
How to Make Chicken Enchilada Dip
Cook the onions in the cast-iron skillet and then add the rest of the ingredients to the pan. Slowly cook everything together and stir until the cream cheese and Greek yogurt have melted.
Once the dip is warmed through and creamy, add the Monterey Jack cheese to the top and broil the dip until golden brown and bubbly. Top with cilantro and serve with tortilla chips.
Easy Flavor Swaps and Variations
- Skip the pinto beans and use your favorite bean instead. I think a black bean would be a delicious and easy swap.
- If you want to make this dip meat-free, skip the chicken and double the beans.
- I used green enchilada sauce, but red enchilada sauce would be delicious, too.
Storing Leftovers
Let the dip cool completely and then store it in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
To reheat the dip in the microwave, transfer to a microwave-safe bowl and reheat in 1-minute increments, stirring in between.
To reheat the dip in the oven, preheat the oven to 400ºF and transfer the dip to a cast iron pan. Add more cheese to the top (if needed). Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the dip begins to bubble.
White Chicken Enchilada Dip
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ large yellow onion, minced
- 2.5 cups shredded Rotisserie chicken
- 15 oz. pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning*
- 10 oz. green enchilada sauce
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 1 cup 2% Greek yogurt
- 4 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and salt, cook about 4 minutes or until onions are golden.
- Add the chicken, beans, and taco seasoning to the skillet and stir to coat all of the ingredients.
- Next, add the enchilada sauce, cream cheese, and yogurt. Stir to combine and cook until the cream cheese has melted into the sauce. Be sure to stir occasionally so that the cream cheese doesn’t burn.
- Top with Monterey Jack cheese and put under the broiler until the cheese is melted.
- Top with fresh cilantro and serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
Tips & Notes
- The taco seasoning used will determine the flavor and spice level of the dip.
- Sour cream can be used in place of Greek yogurt in this recipe.
- Make this meatless by omitting the chicken and adding another can of beans.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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