Nashville Hot Chicken Dip

Nashville Hot Chicken Dip transforms the bold, spicy flavors of Nashville’s famous fried chicken into a creamy, addictive party dip. Combining tender chicken, cream cheese, buttermilk, spices, and a drizzle of sweet-heat sauce, it’s perfect for game days, gatherings, and anytime snacking.

Ingredients

• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  
  

• 3/4 cup full-fat buttermilk, at room temperature
  
  

• 1/4 cup cayenne hot sauce (e.g., Texas Pete or Crystal’s)
  
  

• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  
  

• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  
  

• 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
  
  

• 3–4 baked breaded chicken tenderloins, cooked and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  
  

• 2 tablespoons hot sauce (for topping sauce)
  
  

• 1 1/4 tablespoons honey (for topping sauce)
  
  

• Pinch of garlic powder (for topping sauce)
  
  

• Sliced dill pickles (for garnish)
  
  

• Thinly sliced green onions (for garnish)
  
  

Directions

1. Add cream cheese and buttermilk to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute on high, stir, then microwave another minute and stir again. Finish with 30 seconds more.
   
   

2. Whip the mixture with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
   
   

3. Add 1/4 cup hot sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until fully combined.
   
   

4. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and spread into an even layer.
   
   

5. Scatter the chopped crispy chicken over the dip.
   
   

6. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 1 1/4 tablespoons honey, and a pinch of garlic powder. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken layer.
   
   

7. Top with dill pickle slices and green onions as desired.
   
   

8. Serve with chips, pretzels, or veggie dippers.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 76 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 5g
  
  

• Protein: 10g
  
  

• Fat: 2g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 1g
  
  

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
  
  

• Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
  
  

• Trans Fat: 1g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 29mg
  
  

• Sodium: 256mg
  
  

• Potassium: 200mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 5g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 163 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 6mg
  
  

• Calcium: 21mg
  
  

• Iron: 1mg