Southwest Hot Chicken Dip (Extra Cheesy)
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Southwest Hot Chicken Dip (Extra Cheesy)
Description
Southwest Hot Chicken Dip (Extra Cheesy) brings together a blend of creamy cheeses and a hearty mixture of chicken, jalapeños, black beans, and corn. The cream cheese and sour cream melt with butter and Parmesan and cheddar cheeses, resulting in a bubbling hot dip with a smooth texture. The addition of diced jalapeños introduces a noticeable heat paired with the savory chicken and vegetables. Garlic adds a subtle pungency, rounding out the flavor profile.
This dip is ideal for serving warm alongside tortilla chips or crackers as an appetizer or snack. The mix of textures from creamy cheese and chunky ingredients delivers a balanced mouthfeel. The included vegetables and chicken provide protein and fiber, making it substantial enough for parties or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese low fat is ok
- 16 oz sour cream light is ok
- 6 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese 6 oz, mild, shredded
- 12 oz chicken breast drained or 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken, canned, chunk
- 4 oz jalapeno pepper the hot variety, drained, diced, canned
- 15 oz black bean canned, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz yellow corn or 1 1/2 cups freshly cooked corn kernels, drained, canned
- 2 garlic pressed, cloves
To Serve and Optional Garnish:
- tortilla chip or cracker to serve
- cheddar cheese shredded for topping, mild
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- 1 avocado diced
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium heat, combine 8oz cream cheese, 16 oz tub sour cream and 6 Tbsp unsalted butter and melt together, whisking until blended.
- Stir in 1 cup parmesan and 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese and mix until cheese is melted. It should start to bubble.
- Stir in chicken, jalapeños, black beans, yellow corn and 2 cloves of pressed garlic. Bring to a light boil and remove from heat. Garnish if desired and serve warm or hot. I told ya! Easy peasy! :)
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Overall Rating
5
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