Recipe: White Chicken Chili Skillet Dip

Meghan Splawn
Meghan Splawn
Meghan was the Food Editor for Kitchn's Skills content. She's a master of everyday baking, family cooking, and harnessing good light. Meghan approaches food with an eye towards budgeting — both time and money — and having fun. Meghan has a baking and pastry degree, and spent the first 10 years of her career as part of Alton Brown's culinary team. She co-hosts a weekly podcast about food and family called Didn't I Just Feed You.
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White Chicken Chili Skillet Dip
This one-pan dinner dip is going to change how you feel about boring weeknight meals.

Serves4 to 6

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Let me introduce you to the most winning weeknight dinner and game-changer for combatting the weeknight blues: dinner dip. It’s all the fun of Friday night dinner dates or Sunday game days for a regular ol’ dinner. The dip is made with tender chicken, jalapeños, and creamy, dreamy, melty cheese all cooked in a skillet.

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White Chicken Chili Dip in a Skillet

This white chicken chili dip is based off a family favorite recipe for white chicken chili that uses white beans, rotisserie chicken, and canned jalapeños. Instead of a long stovetop simmer, the beans, yogurt, and jalapeños are blended together before being added to the skillet of sautéed greens onions, peppers, and cooked chicken. The whole thing is topped with pepper Jack cheese and baked until bubbly, served with tortilla chips for dipping. Add a robust salad to the table and call the whole thing dinner.

(Image credit: Joe Lingeman)
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White Chicken Chili Skillet Dip

This one-pan dinner dip is going to change how you feel about boring weeknight meals.

Serves 4 to 6

Nutritional Info

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken (about 8 ounces)
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 medium scallions, white and light green parts only, minced
  • 1/4 cup drained canned green chiles or jalapeños
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

  1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 375°F. Coat a 10-inch cast iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of the oil; set aside.

  2. Set aside 1/4 cup of the white beans. Combine the remaining white beans, 2 tablespoons olive oil, sour cream, garlic, cumin, paprika, and salt in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Process until smooth. Add the chicken, corn, 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese, bell pepper, scallions, and chiles or jalapeños. Pulse once or twice to combine.

  3. Pour the mixture into the skillet and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle evenly with the reserved beans, remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, and the pepper Jack cheese.

  4. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and browned around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before serving with tortilla chips.

Recipe Notes

Make ahead: The dip can be assembled and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. We recommend using a pie plate or 8x8-inch baking dish for make-ahead storage and reheating. Let the dip sit at room temperature while the oven heats.

Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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