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Nashville Hot Chicken Dip garnished with diced pickles and scallions, surrounded by tortilla chips, kettle chips, and fresh bell pepper slices.

Nashville Hot Chicken Dip

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This Smoky Nashville Hot Chicken Dip is the ultimate game day appetizer, packed with bold, spicy flavor from Safeway’s Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders and creamy goodness from Lucerne® dairy products. Smoked on the Traeger for an extra layer of wood-fired flavor, it’s easy to make, perfect for big game parties, and guaranteed to be a crowd favorite. Serve with Signature SELECT™ tortilla chips, kettle chips, and fresh veggies for the perfect snack spread!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, dip, gameday, Snack
Cuisine American, classic, comfort, fusion
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Traeger grill
  • Cast-Iron Skillet or Grill-Safe Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board and knife

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Lucerne® cream cheese softened
  • 2/3 cup Lucerne® sour cream
  • ¼ cup Signature SELECT™ mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Lucerne® shredded mozzarella cheese plus extra for topping
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1.5 lbs Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders from the Safeway Hot Bar, chopped and divided
  • Safeway brand refrigerated pickles sliced for garnish
  • Signature SELECT™ corn tortilla chips for serving
  • Kettle chips and fresh veggies like celery and carrots, for dipping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Traeger to 350°F using hickory or mesquite pellets.
  • In a large bowl, mix Lucerne® cream cheese, Lucerne® sour cream, Signature SELECT™ mayonnaise, and 1 cup of shredded Lucerne® mozzarella cheese until smooth.
  • Fold in 2/3 of the chopped Nashville hot chicken and sliced scallions.
  • Transfer mixture to a cast-iron skillet or Traeger-safe baking dish.
  • Evenly layer the remaining 1/3 of the chopped chicken on top of the dip, then sprinkle with extra shredded mozzarella.
  • Smoke for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  • Garnish with sliced pickles, extra scallions, and hot sauce if desired.
  • Serve warm with chips and veggies.

Notes

Notes:
Leftover Tip: This dip makes an epic sandwich filling the next day—just pile it onto toasted hoagie rolls!
Extra Heat: Add a dash of cayenne or drizzle of hot honey before serving for an extra spicy kick.
Game Day Hack: Grab your Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders and other ingredients fresh from Safeway’s hot bar to save time.
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