Sunny's BBQ Chicken and Pepperoni Dip Recipe

Name: Sunny's BBQ Chicken and Pepperoni Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 ounce pepperoni (15 to 20 slices), coarsely chopped; 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 4 scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped; Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 1 cup Sunny's Coca-Cola BBQ Sauce, recipe follows; 1 rotisserie chicken, skin discarded, white and dark meat finely chopped (not shredded); 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend; For serving: any combination of bread sticks, pretzel sticks, crackers, toasted baguette slices, corn tortilla chips, carrot sticks, celery sticks and Granny Smith/red apple wedges; 12 ounces Coca-Cola; 1 1/2 cups ketchup; 1/2 cup chopped white onion; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp or finely minced; Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 ounce pepperoni (15 to 20 slices), coarsely chopped
16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
4 scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup Sunny's Coca-Cola BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
1 rotisserie chicken, skin discarded, white and dark meat finely chopped (not shredded)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
For serving: any combination of bread sticks, pretzel sticks, crackers, toasted baguette slices, corn tortilla chips, carrot sticks, celery sticks and Granny Smith/red apple wedges
12 ounces Coca-Cola
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup chopped white onion
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp or finely minced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3
Add the pepperoni and cook, tossing, until the fat is rendered and the pepperoni are crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
4
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to soak up the extra fat.
5
In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Italian seasoning and scallions until well blended, then season with salt and pepper.
6
Add Sunny's Cocoa-Cola BBQ Sauce and stir to incorporate.
7
Fold in the chicken, pepperoni and both cheeses.
8
Pour everything into a 7-by-11-inch casserole dish.
9
Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
10
Serve warm with the dippers of your choice.
11
In a medium saucepot on medium-high heat, add the Coca-Cola, ketchup, onion, Worcestershire, vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
12
Simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened to barbecue sauce consistency, 15 to 20 minutes.

650

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1 ounce pepperoni (15 to 20 slices), coarsely chopped, 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and more.

Yes, Sunny's BBQ Chicken and Pepperoni Dip falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sunny's BBQ Chicken and Pepperoni Dip

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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