Green Goddess Chicken Nacho Dip (Print View)

Creamy green goddess dip topped with warm shredded chicken and fresh herbs, paired with crispy chips.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded skinless rotisserie chicken
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Green Goddess Dip Base

06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - ½ cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
10 - ½ teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
11 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
12 - ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
13 - ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
14 - ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
16 - ¼ teaspoon salt
17 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Salad & Toppings

18 - 1 cup finely chopped romaine lettuce
19 - ½ cup finely diced cucumber
20 - ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
21 - ¼ cup thinly sliced radishes
22 - ¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)

→ For Serving

23 - 1 bag sturdy tortilla chips (gluten-free if needed)
24 - Extra chopped herbs for garnish
25 - Lemon wedges (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add shredded chicken, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss and warm for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and fragrant. Remove from heat and keep warm.
02 - Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, anchovy paste (if using), and minced garlic in a medium bowl until smooth.
03 - Fold chopped chives, parsley, basil, tarragon, salt, and black pepper into the dip base. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - Gently fold in romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, radishes, and crumbled cheese (if using) until evenly combined.
05 - Spread the prepared salad dip onto a serving platter or shallow bowl. Evenly top with warm shredded chicken. Garnish with extra herbs and serve immediately alongside tortilla chips and optional lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer in a bowl, with all those fresh herbs doing the heavy lifting while sour cream keeps things silky and approachable.
  • Shredded rotisserie chicken means you're not actually cooking meat, just warming and seasoning it, so this comes together faster than you'd expect.
  • It's the kind of dip people remember, not just because it's delicious but because it feels thoughtful and a little different from the usual crowd-pleasing appetizer.
02 -
  • Don't make this dip more than a couple of hours ahead because the vegetables will start to weep and make it watery; if you're prepping for a party, make the base and keep it covered in the fridge, then fold in vegetables and chicken right before serving.
  • The anchovy paste is genuinely optional, but if you try it even once, you'll understand why Green Goddess salad dressing is beloved—it adds a savory dimension that makes people pause and wonder what you did.
03 -
  • Buy pre-made rotisserie chicken and fresh herbs from the grocery store instead of trying to do everything from scratch; this dip is about assembly and seasoning, not slow-cooking chicken for hours.
  • Make the dip base the day before if you need to, but wait until the last minute to fold in the raw vegetables so they stay crisp and bright instead of getting soft and releasing water.
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