Nashville Hot Chicken Dip

Name: Nashville Hot Chicken Dip with Bacon & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp ranch seasoning; 4 strips bacon, chopped; 2 jalapenos, diced; 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup hot sauce; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/4 cup sliced dill pickles, for topping; Tortilla chips, for serving

This Nashville Hot Chicken Dip combines a creamy ranch base with spicy rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheese for a shareable appetizer that delivers bold, tangy heat without complexity.

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Total

35 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$26–$43

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Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tbsp ranch seasoning
4 strips bacon, chopped
2 jalapenos, diced
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup hot sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup sliced dill pickles, for topping
Tortilla chips, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning.
2
Using a hand mixer, blend until smooth and well combined.
3
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of a casserole dish.
4
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Add the diced jalapeños and cook for another minute.
5
Add the shredded rotisserie chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the bacon and jalapeños.
6
In a separate small bowl, melt the butter. Whisk in the hot sauce, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder to create the Nashville hot sauce.
7
Layer the chicken and bacon mixture over the cream cheese base in the casserole dish.
8
Pour the Nashville hot sauce evenly over the chicken layer.
9
Top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
10
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
11
Remove from the oven and top with sliced dill pickles.
12
Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth, creamy base.
Chop bacon into small pieces and render it fully before adding to prevent greasiness; save 1 tbsp bacon fat to stir into the dip for extra flavor.
Mix hot sauce with melted butter and brown sugar, then fold into the dip gently at the end to preserve the heat and prevent the cream cheese from breaking.
Top the dip with fresh pickles and extra shredded cheese just before serving to maintain crisp texture and bright flavor contrast.

Substitutions

Sour cream → Greek yogurt (use 1/4 cup for tangier results)
Hot sauce → Frank's RedHot or Cayenne-based sauce (adjust to taste preference)
Bacon → crispy prosciutto or smoked paprika-seasoned mushrooms (for vegetarian variation)
Jalapeños → diced banana peppers or serrano peppers (adjust for milder or spicier heat)