Dip some tortilla scoops into this appetizing creamy Smoked Queso Dip With Pulled Chicken! You’ll find this cheese dip has it all! Smoke! Spice! Cheese! This cheesy chicken dip makes for the perfect side dish to bring tailgating, watching the big game, or any party. Give it a try, you won’t regret it!
Queso Dip
It’s hard to imagine anyone not enjoying a bite of melted queso. Between the creamy cheese, tender chicken, fresh cilantro, and jalapeños, you end up with smoked perfection that is irresistible.
Unless someone is lactose intolerant, I think there is some style of queso dip that at least one person can find to enjoy.
By using different types of cheese, meats, seasoning, and much more, cheese dips can be as versatile as the cook wants. For example, my girlfriend normally loves chicken, especially rotisserie chicken, so that is why I came up with this recipe.
On the other hand, I prefer to eat beef and so I was able to also make myself a beef queso dip that was spicier and used other kinds of cheese. There is really no wrong or right way to make queso.
The most important thing is to make sure that the ingredients you use complement each other for the best meal possible.
Why Rotisserie Chicken?
There is one simple reason that I choose rotisserie chickens for this recipe and it is because I like both dark and light chicken meat. I like that the light meat is easier to shred and there is quite a bit on the chicken, and I like the fat and flavor that comes from the dark meat.
Also, if you are buying a rotisserie chicken as I do from a store, the chicken is fully cooked already and if you shred the meat right when you get home, the skin and meat come off the carcass with ease. When it cools down the chicken skin is much tougher to peel away.
Can You Use Just Chicken Breast?
Loads of people seem to have a preference for which one they like. However, for me, I think it all depends on the recipe that is being used. Most of the time in recipes like dips, I definitely like to have both types of meat.
If you prefer only light meat, like chicken breast, then that is perfectly fine as well. You can also, use just the dark meat, like the thighs if you don’t like the light meat.
There won’t be too much of a difference if you do not use the rotisserie chicken and only use the chicken breast. One downside is that you will have to cook yourself and which will increase the cooking time.
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Smoked Chicken Queso Dip Recipe
Smoked Cheese Dip Ingredients
- Whole Rotisserie Chicken Shredded
- Block of Bongards Melted Cheese
- Block of Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Block of Havarti
- Cream Cheese
- Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
- Cilantro
- Kosmos Q Dirty Bird Rub
- Beer (Optional)
- Tortilla Chips
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Cooking Equipment For Smoked Chicken Queso
- Pit Boss Wood Pellet Grill
- Pit Boss Hickory Hardwood Pellets
- Disposable 9×13 Aluminum Pan
- Wooden Spoon
- Can Opener
- Cutting Board
- Chef’s Knife
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Preparing Pit Boss Smoker For Queso Dip
Setting up my Pit Boss is always a painless task.
Step 1: Clean the wood pellet grill’s grating of any loose debris.
Step 2: Fill pellet hopper full of hickory pellets.
Step 3: Make sure the pellet grill has power and turn the Pit Boss on.
Step 4: Leaving the cooking chamber open, set the temperature to 350 degrees.
Step 5: Once smoke comes out of the cooking chamber, shut the lid and let the internal temperature rise while preparing the smoked queso.
Prefer Beef Over Chicken? Check Out My Other Recipe: Smoked Queso Dip: Smoked Beef Queso Recipe
Cooking Smoked Queso Dip With Shredded Chicken
The hardest part about this step is shredding the chicken.
Step 1: Take the rotisserie chicken and pull as much meat off the entire chicken as possible and then shred it.
Joshs Cookhouse Tips: When pulling the chicken meat off, try to make sure not to put any bones, skin, or cartilage with the good meat. We specifically want the meat only for the queso recipe.
Step 2: Place all of the shredded chicken into the disposable 9×13 aluminum pan. Apply several tablespoons of Kosmos Q Dirty Bird rub onto the pulled chicken.
Step 3: Place all of the cheese and cream cheese into the pan as well.
Joshs Cookhouse Tips: Cutting the cheese into cubes will help the cheese melt faster. Also, adding in beer can help thin the queso so it is not so thick.
Step 4: Roughly chop 1 cup of cilantro, dice up 1/4 cup of jalapenos, and add to the aluminum pan along with a can of Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies.
Step 5: Place the pan of queso onto the wood pellet smoker. Close the lid and let smoke for 15-20 minutes.
Step 6: Check the smoked queso after 15-20 minutes and stir with a wooden spoon.
Step 7: Continue to smoke until the cheese is bubbling along the edges. This will be around 45-60 minutes.
Serving Smoked Queso Dip With Pulled Chicken
Just as easy as it was to smoke this appetizer, it’s just as easy to serve up and eat.
Break open a bag of chips, I prefer scoops, and either start diving into this hot delicious cheesy dip or start letting people serve themselves up.
Once you have finished chowing down, let me know what you think of the Smoked Queso Chicken Dip With Pulled Chicken in the comments!
After enjoying something savory, try out the sweet peach pie recipe!
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Smoked Queso Dip With Pulled Chicken FAQS
How Long Do You Smoke Chicken Queso On The Smoker?
At 350 degrees smoked chicken queso takes only 45-60 minutes to cook as long as the chicken is fully cooked already.
What Temp Should You Smoke Queso At?
Queso Dip can be smoked at many different temperatures. The lower the temperature the longer the queso will take, but it will also have a stronger smoker flavor. If smoked at 350 degrees, you can expect 45-60 minutes to finish cooking.
How Do You Smoke Queso In A Pellet Grill?
First, put all of the ingredients into a disposable aluminum foil pan or oven-safe dish, place in the smoker at 350 degrees, and cook until boiling around the edges and all of the cheese is completely melted. Make sure to stir every 15 minutes or so. Take out and serve guests.
How Do You Thin Out Smoked Queso?
Two ways to thin out queso dip is by either adding in 6-8 ounces of milk or even better, beer. The extra liquid will add some extra flavor and thin out the smoked queso.
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Equipment
- Can Opener
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Rotisserie Chicken Shred the meat
- 2 lbs Block of Bongards Melted Cheese
- 1 lb Block of Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 lb Block of Havarti Cheese
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 10-12 oz Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
- 1 Cup Cilantro
- 3-4 Tbsp Kosmos Q Dirty Bird Rub
- 6-8 oz Beer Optional
- 2-3 Bags Tortilla Chips
Instructions
- Set smoker to 350 degrees and prepare queso dip.
- Take the rotisserie chicken and pull as much meat off the entire chicken as possible and then shred it.
- Place all of the shredded chicken into the 9×13 aluminum pan. Apply 3-4 Tbsps of Kosmos Q Dirty Bird rub onto the shredded chicken.
- Place all of the cheese and cream cheese into the pan as well.
- Roughly chop 1 cup of cilantro, dice up 1/4 cup of jalapenos, and add to the aluminum pan along with a can of Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies. 6-8 ounces of beer will thin out the queso.
- Place the pan of queso onto the wood pellet smoker. Close the lid and let smoke for 15-20 minutes.
- Check the smoked queso after 15-20 minutes and stir with a wooden spoon.
- Continue to smoke until the cheese is bubbling along the edges. This will be around 45-60 minutes.
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I could eat a whole bowl of this stuff. Great for game nights!
Happy to hear you enjoyed the smoked queso dip with pulled chicken. Thanks for commenting as well!
Absolutely freaking delicious! Going to make it at every party I go to…
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope everyone you share it with enjoys it as much as you do!
Thank you for sharing indeed great looking !
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Sorry, it took so long to respond! I hope you enjoyed the recipe if you tried it!