Creamy Chicken Poblano Dip

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Scoop up this creamy chicken poblano cheese dip with tortilla chips or your favorite fresh veggies, or use it as a filling for halved baby peppers for a game-day appetizer. We like it chilled, but if you want a warm dip, spread it into a shallow baking dish and heat it in a 350°F oven for 12 minutes with a sprinkling of Cheddar cheese on top.

a recipe photo of the Chicken Poblano Cheese Dip
Photo:

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
28 servings
a photo of the ingredients to make the Chicken Poblano Cheese Dip

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Ingredients

  • 1 medium poblano pepper

  • 1 8-ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 1 medium tomato, chopped

  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken

  • Sliced scallions and/or chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Position rack 2 to 3 inches from heat source; preheat broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place poblano on the prepared baking sheet; broil, turning the pepper every 3 to 4 minutes, until blistered and completely charred on the outside, 10 to 12 minutes. Place the roasted pepper in a plastic bag and seal it (or put it in a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap); let it sweat for at least 10 minutes. Peel the pepper; discard skin, stem and seeds. Coarsely chop the pepper.

    a step in making the Chicken Poblano Cheese Dip

    Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

  2. Place cream cheese, sour cream, tomato, onion, the chopped poblano and salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until completely incorporated. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in chicken. Sprinkle with scallions (and/or cilantro), if desired.

    a step in making the Chicken Poblano Cheese Dip

    Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

EatingWell.com, November 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

48 Calories
4g Fat
1g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 28
Serving Size 2 Tbsp.
Calories 48
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 6%
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Vitamin A 42µg
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 0mg 0%
Folate 5µg
Vitamin K 1µg
Sodium 73mg 3%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Magnesium 4mg 1%
Potassium 53mg 1%
Zinc 0mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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