Description
Sizzling Nashville Hot Chicken Dip delivers southern comfort with spicy, creamy intensity. Crispy chicken, tangy hot sauce, and melted cheese combine in a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups diced cooked chicken
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
Spice and Seasoning Blend:
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) salted butter
- 3 tablespoons dill pickle brine
- ¼ cup finely diced dill pickles
Instructions
- Craft the fiery nashville hot butter by gently melting butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Infuse the liquid with brown sugar, cayenne, and a touch of paprika, then set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Initialize the dip foundation in a skillet, blending cream cheese, Greek yogurt, mozzarella, pickle brine, and aromatic spices. Continuously stir the mixture for approximately 5 minutes until the cheese transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Introduce diced cooked chicken and chopped dill pickles into the creamy base. Allow the ingredients to intermingle and warm through for a brief 2-minute interval.
- Elegantly drizzle the prepared nashville hot butter across the surface of the dip, creating a swirling pattern that promises a flavor explosion.
- Present the dip while steaming hot, accompanied by an array of dipping companions such as crisp crackers, crunchy tortilla chips, toasted bread slices, or fresh celery sticks for a versatile culinary experience.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by modifying cayenne pepper quantity for those with lower heat tolerance.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream or cream cheese for a richer, more indulgent texture.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for quicker preparation and added convenience.
- Prepare dip ahead of time and reheat gently in the oven to maintain creamy consistency and prevent separation.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg