Baked Chicken Curry Dip

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This baked chicken curry dip, beautiful, interesting, and flavorful, is curry chicken in dip form. If there's a hungry crowd coming to watch the game, this easy-to-make dip will feed a whole bunch of people with just a little chicken. Serve with crackers, bread, or cut-up naan.

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pale gray rectangular casserole dish with baked chicken curry dip sprinkled with jalapenos and red onion on a board with crackers
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

Baked Dip:

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

  • 1/4 cup tomato paste

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or crushed

  • 2 tablespoons finely sliced cilantro stems

  • 1 tablespoon garam masala

  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 3 cups roughly chopped cooked chicken

  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

  • 6 ounces grated mozzarella cheese, divided

Garnish:

  • 1/4 cup minced jalapeno peppers

  • 1/4 cup minced red onion

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

  2. Combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, tomato paste, lime juice, garlic, cilantro stems, salt, pepper, garam masala, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, coriander, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl. Mix until combined with a spatula.

  3. Add green onions, 4 ounces mozzarella, and chicken, and use a spatula to fold everything together until combined.

  4. Transfer into a 2-quart baking dish or deep pie pan, and spread out evenly. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Dust top with more cayenne if desired.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until curry dip is heated through and cheese on top is melted, about 20 minutes.

  6. Garnish top with minced jalapeno peppers, red onion, and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

    pale gray rectangular casserole dish with baked chicken curry dip sprinkled with jalapenos and red onion on a board with crackers

    John Mitzewich

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

207 Calories
14g Fat
6g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 19%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 339mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 124mg 10%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 244mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.