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Hella Spicy Cheesy Chicken Dip

09/09/2015 Updated: 10/14/2019 By Karrie 40 Comments

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An oven baked Cheesy Chicken Dip that's hella spicy with fresh hot chili peppers, Pepper Jack cheese, spicy salsa, and chipotle peppers.  

Hella Spicy Cheesy Chicken Dip

The start of college and NFL football games means one thing...it's time for some good game eats!  I made this Hella Spicy Cheesy Chicken Dip to munch on while my beloved alma mater, University of Tennessee, played their first game this past Saturday (GO VOLS!!!).

This dip is everything and more in the freakin' hot-as-heck department.  It ain't for the faint of tongue; however, if you can't stand the heat you can still partake in this dip by substituting mild peppers for the spicy ones.

I make a lot of oven baked cheese dips during the football season and they all are made with the same base.  Cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack, and a touch of garlic and onion powders.  This recipe came about when I was getting ready to make my typical Buffalo chicken dip for the UT game.

All the ingredients were laid out on the table, ready for me to start mixing, when I suddenly became uninspired with my dip decision.  The game day noshing season just started and I'm already in a major dip rut.

This was pretty serious, as the game was starting in an hour, so I dug around in the refrigerator to see what other stuff I could add to my base mixture.

Hella Spicy Cheesy Chicken DipMost of the time spicy cheese dips don't quite do it for me, so I decided to go full on hella spicy with this one.  My inspiration for this recipe was the handful of organic Hungarian hot wax peppers I had just picked up from my CSA.

Gorgeous, greenish-yellow peppers that look deceptively similar to the extremely mild banana pepper but have the heat level of a badass jalapeño.

Yeah, these babies need to make it into my recipe.  I quickly sautéed a couple of minced peppers and added them to my dip base, along with a few chipotle peppers, shredded pepper jack cheese, and a bit of the fresh super spicy salsa I had made earlier.

This new hella spicy dip is my new BFF and freakin' fantastic (if I may say so myself).  Me and J ate the whole thing in one sitting and I'm actually surprised I even shared it with him.

There are two foods in this world that I never share with others:  cheese dips and french fries.  I will cut you if you try to take either one of these away from me without my permission or invitation.  Consider yourself warned.

Hella Spicy Cheesy Chicken Dip

Tonight's NFL football game is the first regular season game of my favorite team, New England Patriots,  (woooohoooo!) and I'm making this dip again to snack on.

I'm actually going to try two new things with the dip when I make it:

  1. I'm going to use habanero jack cheese
  2. I'm grilling the Hungarian hot wax peppers whole, then cutting them up.

I'll let you know how it goes and if I have any taste buds left after eating it.

Hella Spicy Cheesy Chicken Dip

Try this Hella Spicy Cheesy Chicken Dip recipe next time you need some good game day eats or you want to snack on a spicy cheesy dip!

Hella Spicy Cheesy Chicken Dip

An oven baked cheesy chicken dip that's hella spicy with fresh hot chili peppers, Pepper Jack cheese, spicy salsa, and chipotle peppers.
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2 ½ cups
Calories: 1043kcal
Author: Karrie | Tasty Ever After

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-sized fresh hot chili peppers, about ¼ cup of jalapeño, habanero, Hungarian hot wax peppers, etc., minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces regular cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ¾ cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 ½ cup cooked chicken breast, finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup spicy salsa
  • 3 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • ¾ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Serve with: tortilla chips, crackers, toasted baguette slices, or assorted fresh vegetables

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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F/176C degrees.
    • Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the minced hot peppers to the pan and sauté until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
    • In an oven proof glass casserole dish, add the softened cream cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, cooked chicken, salsa, chipotle chilies, chili powder, garlic powder, and the cooled cooked hot peppers. Mix well with a spatula and evenly smooth top of dip mixture. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until dip is bubbling and lightly browned on top and edges.
    • Serve hot with tortilla chips, crackers, toasted baguette slices, or assorted fresh vegetables.
    Nutrition Facts
    Hella Spicy Cheesy Chicken Dip
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 1043 Calories from Fat 711
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 79g122%
    Saturated Fat 42g210%
    Cholesterol 301mg100%
    Sodium 1579mg66%
    Potassium 773mg22%
    Carbohydrates 17g6%
    Fiber 3g12%
    Sugar 9g10%
    Protein 65g130%
    Vitamin A 4265IU85%
    Vitamin C 65.5mg79%
    Calcium 884mg88%
    Iron 3.5mg19%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Whitney @ That Square Plate

      October 28, 2015 at 9:08 pm

      5 stars
      Oh this looks SO delicious! We made the mistake of using the hot Hungarian peppers in a stuffed pepper recipe recently -- we had JUST made the same recipe with some peppers that looked identical but were super mild! It blew our mind! haha! But now we know the difference. I'm obsessed with buffalo dip too (especially on football game days), but this looks like a nice change - I love spice!!

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        November 12, 2015 at 4:30 pm

        Oh no!! They look so similar to the sweet banana pepper, so I wonder if that's the pepper you used the first time. Nothing like eating a blazing spicy pepper when you are anticipating it being a mild one

        Reply
    2. simonacallas

      September 30, 2015 at 1:23 am

      5 stars
      Looks wonderful and easy to make. Thank you for this recipe, Karrie

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 30, 2015 at 11:54 am

        Thank you Simona! It is super easy to make and spicy

        Reply
    3. Rachel

      September 29, 2015 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      "Hella Spicy"? Love the name!

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 30, 2015 at 11:55 am

        Hahaha! Thanks Rachel

        Reply
    4. Jessica @ Sweetest Menu

      September 28, 2015 at 2:29 am

      Good golly! This looks SO cheesy and delicious! I just want to grab my bag of corn chips and dive right in - amazing!

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 30, 2015 at 11:56 am

        Thanks! Get yo bag of corn chips and do it Jessica!

        Reply
    5. Dani @ Dani California Cooks

      September 24, 2015 at 5:04 pm

      This looks awesome!! I'm always looking for new fun dip recipes to change it up.

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 30, 2015 at 11:58 am

        Many thanks Dani and I love all dip recipes. Although I have zero self control when it comes to eating a big bowl of dip and that's not always a good thing

        Reply
    6. Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness

      September 17, 2015 at 6:33 pm

      I love anything spicy!! This sounds right up my alley!!

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 21, 2015 at 2:44 pm

        Me too Cathleen! Spicy makes everything better

        Reply
    7. annie@ciaochowbambina

      September 16, 2015 at 8:13 am

      5 stars
      We're big college football fans in our house, too - so I'm always on the lookout for the perfect tailgate food...this will definitely make the cut for our next gathering!!

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 21, 2015 at 2:46 pm

        Yay Annie to college football!! Fall football Saturdays are the best! We are big SEC fans so have to watch all of those games

        Reply
    8. Vineetha @ Mint and Mimosas

      September 15, 2015 at 1:27 pm

      Perfect hot dip for the start of football season, and I love a good hot dip (plus, spicy cheesy chicken?! I mean nothing in that sounds wrong to me). Great to see some alma mater pride! My undergrad university didn't have a football team (I know, completely sad - but we did have an awesome basketball team), but like any true Virginian (imo), I gotta support Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!)

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 21, 2015 at 2:50 pm

        Thanks so much Vineetha! My hubby went to a business university so he didn't have a football team either. He is so psyched to have a college team to root for now

        Reply
    9. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      September 15, 2015 at 9:24 am

      What a great idea! I don't make football watching food, but this would be perfect for our next family get-together....it looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 21, 2015 at 2:58 pm

        Thanks Kathy. Hope you all enjoy it!

        Reply
    10. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks

      September 14, 2015 at 1:42 pm

      Girl, you totally crack me up! This dip looks dangerously delicious, but I won't take it from you because I do not want to be cut!

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 21, 2015 at 2:58 pm

        Smart girl...haha! Thanks Rachelle

        Reply
    11. Jared Graves

      September 11, 2015 at 10:57 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe and just in time for football season! I am definitely making this Sunday for the games.

      Thanks for posting!

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 21, 2015 at 2:59 pm

        Thanks Jared and hope you like it!

        Reply
    12. Gaila Perez

      September 11, 2015 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      Oh Karrie, I mean you don't even need to wait for a game to have this dip, I mean cheesy + spicy, you can never go wrong, thanks for sharing this recipe, I am welcoming my Friday night with this, pita chips and cold beer!
      Cheers!

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 21, 2015 at 3:07 pm

        Thank you Gaila and I am jealous of your Friday night! Pita chips would be so great with this dip. I can eat a whole family-sized bag of pita chips with a large bowl of dip all by myself

        Reply
    13. Dawn

      September 11, 2015 at 7:34 am

      You're speaking my language here, Karrie - cheesey & spicy! Love this and just in time for the weekend! Thanks for the great recipe. Have a great weekend

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 21, 2015 at 3:04 pm

        You're welcome Dawn! hahahaha!! Seriously, thank you for your kind comments and cheesy & spicy is the language I answer to also Hope you had a fantastic weekend.

        Reply
    14. Beeta @ Mon Petit Four

      September 11, 2015 at 1:11 am

      Oh girl...if it's "hella" spicy, then all I can think of in my head is Bon Qui Qui saying "Suh-curity!!!" because that's what I'm gonna need to make sure no one comes near me and this dip when I make it. I LOVE spicy dips like this..LOVE! In fact, Bon Qui Qui specifically says "Girl, I will cut you!" which is totally what I would do too, Karrie. Mmm...in fact, you gave me an idea of making this dip with fries....YUM!! Who cares if we don't have taste buds after...we're just gonna wash it all down with beer anyways! Bring on football and amazingly delicious cheesy dips like this...'mericuh!!!

      Seriously, Karrie....I just want to eat at your house everyday. Cuban dinners, spicy cheesy dips, wine slushies....do you have a guest room?

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 11, 2015 at 5:47 pm

        Girl, you know you gots to say it in Bon Qui Qui's accent! hahahaha! Oh my, fries dipped in this dip would be good. I might have to do that next time, served with lots of beer. Yes, you can come over anytime to eat at my house, as long as I can eat at yours too (bring on the French desserts!)

        Reply
    15. Kathryn Doherty

      September 10, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      YES to this hella spicy cheese dip! Seriously, bring on the heat! I used to be the semi-wimp in the family and now I catch my husband sniffling and tearing up at my seriously hot dishes. Ha! I'll go full on heat here and hope I don't have to share And p.s. we need to do lunch because I don't like fries (I know, what's wrong with me?) so no risk of you cutting me. Cheers and nom nom to football season!

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 10, 2015 at 10:23 pm

        That's too funny Kathryn! Fingers crossed that you won't have to share. hahahaha You are so my WCLD (Woman Crush Lunch Date) because you don't eat fries. I will go to lunch with you any time, any place. #doublefriesforme

        Reply
    16. Michelle @ Unbound Wellness

      September 10, 2015 at 8:04 pm

      Would you call me crazy if I said that I mainly look forward to football season for the snacks? Because I'm saying it. And this looks amazing! My mom is Hungarian and I am familiar with the spicy peppers... those suckers are hot!

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 10, 2015 at 10:15 pm

        Heck no Michelle! It's really all about the game day snacks anyways

        Reply
    17. Ben Maclain | Havocinthekitchen

      September 10, 2015 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      Holy macaroni! Mmm I mean holy dip!:) What a delicious combo you've got here, Karrie! Even though I'm not a football fan at all, I'm always a fan of a good dip! And I've just found another one. Pinned for the times I became a football fan (or earlier) haha. Well done!

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 10, 2015 at 10:09 pm

        Thanks so much Ben. You know, I can't trust a person who doesn't like a good dip. Hahahaha!

        Reply
    18. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

      September 10, 2015 at 6:33 pm

      We are food besties for a reason... or was I replaced by dip and fries without my knowledge? (dont answer that) YOU had me at Hella spicy. Throw in the word dip and I was literally telling Boy to stop talking because I needed to see what this deliciousness was all about. Hella delicious, spicy; creamy spectacular" is what I am naming this. For realz, Karrie.. this rocks the dang hizzzous. Almost as much as my Noles or Dawgs. (Vols what?!?) I am SO making this, with your little substitutions for the next round. Give me all the spice! Pinned! Cheers, my sweets. And remember.. all is fair in food and football!

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 10, 2015 at 10:05 pm

        LOL! You weren't replaced by dip or fries until you mentioned Noles & Dawgs. I'm on the hunt for a new Foodie BFF now. BTW, I ate the new revamped spicier version and this girl is on fire!!

        Reply
    19. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

      September 10, 2015 at 6:27 am

      This looks like my perfect dip, and the spicier the better I say. I can't get enough spicy food at the moment.

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 10, 2015 at 9:55 pm

        Thank you Dannii! I'm all about spicy food, all the time

        Reply
    20. Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom

      September 09, 2015 at 10:21 pm

      5 stars
      I'm not necessarily a football fan, but I love the food extravaganza that culminates around it! My proving ground is not on the field, but on the beer-soaked buffet table at tailgate parties And I know this dip would be devoured! I love a dip with a great spice to it and this is great for all of the holidays coming up!

      Reply
      • Karrie@tastyeverafter

        September 10, 2015 at 9:54 pm

        Hahaha! Thanks Kathleen and I totally agree that good game day eats (and beer) are the best!

        Reply

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