Description
This loaded fajita nacho dip is a bold, cheesy, and zesty game day snack layered with sautéed fajita veggies, seasoned chicken, and two kinds of melty cheese. Perfect for Super Bowl parties, potlucks, or family movie nights, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to customize for any dietary need.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced (or beef or mushrooms for vegetarian)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 (10 oz) bag sturdy tortilla chips
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh pico de gallo or salsa
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell peppers; sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened and starting to brown. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Push veggies to the side, add another tablespoon olive oil, and add chicken. Sprinkle with fajita seasoning, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Stir and sauté until chicken is cooked through and veggies are caramelized, about 5–7 minutes. (Adjust cook time for steak or mushrooms.)
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, chili powder, and cumin. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Spread creamy base evenly in the bottom of an oven-safe skillet or baking dish. Layer half of the fajita veggie and chicken mixture over the top. Sprinkle with half of each cheese. Repeat with remaining fajita mix and cheese.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. For a golden top, broil on high for 2–3 minutes, watching closely.
- Let dip cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with jalapeños, pico de gallo, cilantro, and avocado. Serve immediately with sturdy tortilla chips.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated cheese for optimal meltiness. Sturdy chips are essential for scooping. Prep the fajita filling and creamy base ahead for easy assembly. Customize with mushrooms or black beans for vegetarian, or use plant-based dairy for vegan. Drain excess liquid from veggies or chicken to avoid a watery dip.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/10th of the
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 13
Keywords: fajita nacho dip, Super Bowl dip, game day appetizer, Mexican dip, cheesy dip, chicken nacho dip, party snack, loaded nachos