Cheesy Crock Pot Margarita Chicken Dip

Cheesy Crock Pot Margarita Chicken Dip

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I have a fun twist on margarita chicken with this Crock Pot Margarita Chicken Dip. This is an easy slow cooker dip recipe inspired by the flavors of lime, tequila, and orange. Cinco de Mayo is a great day to enjoy some Mexican cuisine, but who really needs an excuse to kick back with a margarita and some tortilla chips? I could do this at least once a week! 🙂 

This crock pot margarita chicken dip is as simple as throwing some ingredients in a crock pot, turning it on, and stirring it a few times. What could be easier? You can pre-cook and shred the chicken yourself or buy a rotisserie chicken from the store. The same goes for the Pico de Gallo topping. Make your own Pico or buy it, it’s really up to you. The Pico adds a wonderful pop of color on top of the dip and and compliments the flavors in the dip so nicely.

I do have to give my friend Anne props for coming up with the Pico idea! I made this the first time without it and we both agreed it needed a garnish- the Pico is perfect! It is like two dips in one- chicken dip meets salsa!

Easy slow cooker chicken dip recipe with tequila. This Crock Pot Margarita Chicken Dip will be a great appetizer for Cinco de Mayo, summer cookout, or your next party.

Ingredients

• 12 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded (a rotisserie chicken works well)
• 2 1/2 cups Monterrey jack cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 tbsp lime zest
• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Small container of Pico de Gallo (store bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. Cut the cream cheese into small cubes (approximately 1 inch) and layer across the bottom of a medium sized crock pot.
2. Spread the shredded chicken over top of the cream cheese and cover with shredded cheese. Add the remaining ingredients to the crock pot. 
3. Turn the crock pot on high, cover, and heat for about an hour or until the dip is heated through. Stir the dip several times as it is warming up to mix the ingredients together and keep the bottom from browning.
4. Serve warm with tortilla chips and top with Pico de Gallo.

Recipe Source:diprecipecreations.com