Best 7 Baked Spinach And Chicken Dip Recipes

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Baked spinach and chicken dip is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It's perfect for potlucks, parties, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its creamy, cheesy texture and flavorful combination of spinach and chicken, this dip is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So grab your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make the best baked spinach and chicken dip you've ever tasted!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH DIP BAKED CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by TrayH

Number Of Ingredients 6

Leftover Spinach Dip
A single batch of this is made by mixing 24 oz sour cream, 1 pkg Hidden Valley Ranch Dip mix and 1 thawed & drained box of frozen spinach. Mix well to combined all ingredients and chill.
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Panko bread crumbs
The amounts will be dependant upon how much dip you have leftover.
Dip can be prepared using plain greek yogart in place of sour cream if you wanted to cut down on calories.

Steps:

  • * Place chicken breasts in baking dish. * Cover chicken with thick layer of spinach dip. * Top with Panko bread crumbs. Bake in preheated 375* oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

BAKED SPINACH DIP LOAF



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Any round loaf works as a serving bowl for this cream-cheesy dip, with spinach, cheddar, water chestnuts and, yes, bacon. Scoop the dip with the extra bread and veggies-then eat the bowl! -Frieda Meding, Trochu, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 green onions, chopped, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons dill weed
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 unsliced round loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread
Cucumber slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Reserve 1 tablespoon crumbled bacon for topping. Beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in spinach, water chestnuts, 1 cup cheese, half of the green onions, garlic, seasonings and remaining bacon., Cut a 1-1/2-in. slice off top of bread. Hollow out the bottom, leaving a 1/2-in.-thick shell. Cut all removed bread into cubes for serving. Fill shell with dip. Wrap in heavy-duty foil, tenting foil over dip. Bake on a baking sheet 1-1/4 hours., Open foil carefully, allowing steam to escape. Sprinkle dip with remaining cheese and green onion and the reserved bacon. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Serve warm with cucumber and cubed bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BAKED SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP



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This is a favorite at family get togethers. It's always gone in a flash! Serve with tortilla chips or petite sourdough French bread slices.

Provided by Kathy Berliner

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Spinach Dip Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine spinach, artichoke hearts, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, white pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well, and spoon mixture into a 1 quart baking dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 4.8 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 138.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

BAKED SPINACH



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I have a problem with my middle child eating vegetables. He seems to have an aversion to 'green'. This is one way to get him to eat his spinach and the whole family loves it, too.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Spinach

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large eggs, beaten lightly
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 (1/2 lb) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3/4 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Butter a 9 inch glass pie plate.
  • Combine the eggs, bread crumbs, cream cheese, salt and nutmeg and stir in spinach, half and half and Cheddar.
  • Transfer spinach mixture to pie plate and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until set and puffed slightly.
  • Note: I sometimes fry up a few rashers of bacon until crisp, drain and crumble them into the spinach mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 175.1, Sodium 381.1, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1, Protein 11.3

CHICKEN SPINACH DIP BREAD BOWLS



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My family loves artichoke spinach dip, so I thought I could turn this popular appetizer into a chicken entree. The sourdough bowl makes a fun presentation. I love that with this recipe I can make one for dinner and wrap one for the freezer! -Merry Graham, Newhall, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 loaves sourdough bread (1 pound each)
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Thaw spinach, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid., In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine oil and garlic. Microwave on high 30-45 seconds or until warmed. Cut a thin slice off top of each bread loaf. Hollow out bottoms, leaving 1/2-in.-thick shells (save removed bread for another use). Brush 2 tablespoons oil mixture over outside and inside of bread bowls. Place bread bowls on a baking sheet., Strain remaining oil mixture into a large skillet; discard garlic. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pepper and onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan., Add chicken to pan; cook and stir over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Reduce heat to medium. Add artichoke hearts, cream cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, spinach, pepper mixture and reserved spinach liquid; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in 1/4 cup crumbled bacon. Remove from heat., Divide mixture between bread bowls; top with remaining bacon. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over filling and bowls., Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes. Cover loosely with foil; bake 8-12 minutes longer or until filling is heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. To serve, cut each bowl into 4 wedges. Freeze option: Cool chicken mixture before filling bread bowls. Securely wrap unbaked bowls in foil; place in resealable plastic freezer bags and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap bowls and place on a baking sheet. Cover loosely with foil and bake in a preheated 350° oven 1 hour. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until filling is heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

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BAKED SPINACH AND CHICKEN DIP



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Make and share this Baked Spinach and Chicken Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hidden Valley

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup cooked chicken, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • In a microwave safe medium bowl, add cream cheese and Ranch dressing. Microwave on high for 30 seconds or until cream cheese is soft. Stir to combine.
  • Add spinach (squeezed dry) and parmesan cheese. Mix well.
  • Add chicken and stir gently to combine.
  • Transfer mixture to a baking dish (at least 6 cups).
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. The internal temperature of the cooked dip should be 165ºF.
  • Serve with crackers, bread or veggie sticks.
  • Tip: If you like it spicy, substitute Hidden Valley® Farmhouse Originals Southwest Chipotle Dressing in place of the Ranch Dressing and add diced pickled jalapenos.
  • For a fewer calories, try Hidden Valley® The Original Ranch® Light Dressing instead of the full calorie Ranch.
  • Make Ahead: Prepare the unbaked dip up to 3 days ahead; store covered and refrigerated. Bake prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 35.5, Sodium 365.2, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 5.2

OVEN-BAKED SPINACH DIP IN A BREAD BOWL



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This awesome spinach dip recipe is the best I've ever had. Perhaps because it's heated and in a Hawaiian bread bowl. I received this recipe from a friend years ago, and wanted to share it because it is one of my absolute favorites!

Provided by dutschd

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Spinach Dip Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
2 (5 ounce) cans sliced or whole water chestnuts, drained, coarsely chopped
5 slices fried bacon, chopped
1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®)
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 loaf Hawaiian sweet bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl and mix well. Add spinach, water chestnuts, bacon, Cheddar cheese, green onions, dill, garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper and stir until well combined.
  • Cut off 1/2 to 1 inch off the the top of the Hawaiian bread to make a lid. Hollow out the rest of the bread to form a bowl. Make sure to leave a little layer of bread throughout the inside of the bowl and save the pieces for dipping. Fill the bowl with the dip and cover with the lid. Wrap in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bread bowl and dip are thoroughly heated through, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 345.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Tips and Conclusion

Indulge in a creamy and flavorful culinary creation with this baked spinach and chicken dip. Follow these expert tips to elevate your dip's taste and texture:

  • Fresh Ingredients: For optimal flavor, use fresh spinach for vibrant color and crisp texture. Opt for high-quality chicken to ensure a succulent and juicy dip.
  • Generous Cheese Blend: Create a rich and gooey dip by combining a mix of cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Experiment with different cheese combinations to discover your favorite blend.
  • Season Wisely: Enhance the dip's flavors with a medley of spices. Garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika provide a classic combination, while cayenne pepper adds a touch of heat. Adjust seasonings to your taste preferences.
  • Creamy Touch: Incorporate sour cream or Greek yogurt for a velvety smooth texture and a delightful tang. Both options add moisture and richness to the dip.
  • Crispy Topping: Create a golden-brown and irresistible crust by topping the dip with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. This adds a delightful textural contrast to the creamy interior.
  • Bake to perfection: Ensure the dip is heated evenly and bubbly by baking it in a preheated oven. Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the baking dish. Keep an eye on the dip to prevent overcooking.

In conclusion, this baked spinach and chicken dip is a culinary masterpiece that combines creamy textures, vibrant flavors, and a crispy topping. With its versatility, this dip can be enjoyed as an appetizer, a main course, or a delightful snack. Experiment with different ingredients and seasonings to personalize the recipe and create a dish that suits your palate. Serve it warm, accompanied by crackers, chips, or vegetable dippers, and bask in the compliments from your family and friends.

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