Nashville Hot Chicken Dip
This Nashville Hot Chicken Dip has all of the delicious flavors of traditional Nashville Hot chicken, in an irresistible dip. It's the perfect combination of spicy tender chicken with a buttery breadcrumb topping. It can be whipped up in minutes, making it the ideal party dip to serve for game day or any occasion.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 231kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup hot sauce see note
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery round crackers
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- Optional toppings: chopped pickles, sliced green onions, crispy cooked chicken pieces, honey, and/or hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer or spatula, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and shredded Colby Jack cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Add chicken to the mixture, and mix until evenly dispersed.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 9x9-inch or 2 quart baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and butter.
- Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the base.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish as desired. Serve with tortilla chips, corn chip scoops, pretzel bites, crackers, or raw veggies.
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Notes
Storage:
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- Fridge: We'd be surprised if you have any leftovers of this addictive dip, but if you do, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until warmed through and melty on top.
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- Make-Ahead: This is a great app to make in advance. Simply combine everything, store in the fridge, and hold off on adding the breadcrumbs until it's time to bake and serve.
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- Sauce Recommendation: Nashville hot chicken sauce is typically made from a combination of cayenne pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Sometimes it’s hard to find it in a bottle like Frank’s or Honky Tonk. You can use Cholula or your favorite variety of hot sauce instead. I would recommend adding the hot honey to get that sweet and spicy balance.
- Use Rotisserie Chicken. Store-bought shortcuts are your friend! Use shredded rotisserie chicken here - it's quick, easy and super flavorful.
- Adjust Consistency. Add more or less sour cream, mayo or cream cheese to get the dip to the thickness you'd like. You can also add a bit more or less chicken, too. Some people like a thinner dip, while others prefer a thick and hearty dip.
- Top With Something Cool. Get creative with your toppings. We named a few of our favorites above, but don't be afraid to top with cool, crunchy pickles or jalapenos for an extra kick, or even add another drizzle of sour cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 588IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 1mg
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