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Southwest Hot Chicken Dip

Southwest Hot Chicken Dip

The ultimate comfort food for gatherings, Southwest Hot Chicken Dip is creamy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor. With a delightful blend of chicken, cheese, and spices, this easy weeknight dinner will quickly become a favorite. Perfect for any occasion, it's time to make it tonight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese low fat is ok
  • 16 oz sour cream light is ok
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese shredded
  • 12 oz chunk chicken breast drained or 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 4 oz diced jalapeños the hot variety, drained
  • 15 oz black beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz yellow corn or 1 1/2 cups freshly cooked corn kernels, drained
  • 2 garlic cloves pressed
  • Tortilla chips or crackers to serve
  • Mild cheddar shredded for topping
  • 1 roma tomato diced
  • 1 avocado diced

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Whisk
  • Cutting Board
  • Large Pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a medium pot over medium heat, combine 8 oz cream cheese, 16 oz sour cream and 6 Tbsp unsalted butter and melt together, whisking until blended.
  2. Stir in 1 cup parmesan cheese and 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese and mix until cheese is melted. It should start to bubble.
  3. 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.