Nashville Hot Chicken Dip
The ultimate comfort food, Nashville Hot Chicken Dip is creamy and spicy, perfect for gatherings. Its delightful blend of flavors makes it an easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Dive into this comforting dip tonight!
Equipment
- Whisk
- Wooden Spoon
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
- 3 packages cream cheese 8-ounce
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup hot sauce I use Texas Pete
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups frozen popcorn chicken cooked according to package directions and chopped into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (Texas Pete)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- sliced green onion and pickle slices for garnish
Instructions
- Place cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl or pie plate. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir cream cheese, add buttermilk and microwave 1 more minute. Stir. Microwave 30 more seconds if necessary. Whisk until smooth.
- Whisk in hot sauce (ΒΌ cup), honey, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sprinkle chopped chicken on top.
- In a small bowl, stir together hot sauce, honey, and cayenne. Drizzle over chicken.
- Garnish with green onions and pickle slices and serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Tip 1: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat it gently before serving.
- Tip 2: You can freeze this dip for up to 2 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Tip 3: This dip goes beautifully with a variety of sides. Consider pairing it with a fresh garden salad or vegetable platter.
- Tip 4: If you're not a fan of too much heat, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper or use a milder hot sauce.
- Tip 5: Use high-quality cream cheese and hot sauce for the best flavor.