Spicy Chicken & Bean Dip

By á-10360

Easy crockpot preparation simplifies this spicy chicken and bean dip. A combination of melty cheeses makes this appetizer especially creamy.

Ingredients

• 2 (8-ounce) tubs cream cheese with chive and onion
• 1 (10-ounce) can tomatoes and green chile peppers, chopped
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon fajita seasoning
• 2 cups chicken, cooked and finely chopped
• 2 cups (8 ounces) American cheese, shredded
• 2 cups (8-ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 (15-ounce) can white kidney (cannellini) or small white beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, snipped
• Pita wedges, toasted, and/or tortilla chips

Preparation

Step 1

In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart crockpot, combine cream cheese, undrained tomatoes, milk, cumin, and fajita seasoning. Stir in chicken, American cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and kidney beans.

Cover and cook on low heat setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

Serve immediately or keep covered on warm or low-heat setting for up to 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in cilantro.

Serve with toasted pita wedges and/or tortilla chips.