Description
Nashville Hot Chicken Dip is a creamy, spicy dip perfect for gatherings that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (Full-fat for optimal texture)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (Greek yogurt can be a substitute)
- 1/2 cup Hot Sauce (Choose your favorite)
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar (Maple syrup is an alternative)
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika (Regular paprika works in a pinch)
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper (Reduce for milder flavor)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder (Fresh garlic can be substituted)
- 1 tsp Onion Powder (Fresh onion can be used)
- 2 tbsp Pickle Juice (Can be omitted for less tang)
- 2 cups Shredded Chicken (Cooked chickpeas or turkey can be substitutes)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (Pepper jack cheese can be substituted)
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pickles (Adds a crunchy bite)
- 1/4 cup Green Onions (Sprinkle generously before serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and pickle juice. Blend well until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the shredded chicken and cheddar cheese, ensuring everything is evenly combined.
- Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and evenly spread the chicken dip mixture into it.
- Top with any remaining cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Sprinkle chopped pickles and green onions on top before serving hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Nashville Hot Chicken Dip