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The Best Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken Popper Dip Recipe

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  • Author: Nicole Triebe
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Discover the ultimate Jalapeno chicken popper dip. Creamy, cheesy, and spiced just right for your next get-together.


Ingredients

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For the Dip:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)

  • 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

  • 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda

  • 34 jalapeños, roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped (leave some seeds for more heat)

  • 1/2 cup fire-roasted corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/4 tsp cumin

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Topping:

  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onion


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Char the jalapeños and corn:

    • Roast the jalapeños over an open flame (gas burner or broiler) or oven until blistered and blackened. Let cool, peel off skins, remove seeds, and chop.

    • If using fresh corn, char it in a hot dry skillet until lightly blackened. If using canned/frozen, drain and pat dry before charring briefly.

  3. Mix the dip base:

    • In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.

    • Stir in shredded chicken, cheddar, gouda, jalapeños, and roasted corn.

  4. Transfer to baking dish:

    • Spread into an 8×8 baking dish or similar-sized ovenproof dish.

  5. Make the topping:

    • Mix panko with melted butter and sprinkle over the dip.

    • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

  6. Add final touches:

    • Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped chives.

    • Serve warm with tortilla chips, crostini, or sliced veggies.