Chuy's Jalapeno Dip - Plain Chicken (2024)

Chuy’s Jalapeno Dip – easy copycat recipe of Chuy’s famous dip. Tastes just like the real thing!! SO good! I could drink it with a straw. Sour cream, ranch mix, fresh jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and milk. Great as a dip, on top of a salad, or a marinade. Everyone LOVES this stuff! One of my most requested recipes!!

Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

Have you ever eaten at Chuy’s Tex-Mex Restaurant? It is one of my favorite places to eat tex mex food. While the food is delicious, I absolutely LOVE their creamy jalapeno chip dip. OMG! I could drink it with a straw! I’ve been working on making my own version at home and I finally made the BEST copycat recipe! This recipe is spot on! The best part about this recipe is that it is effortless to make! Creamy ranch dip with jalapenos, lime, and cilantro. We love the little kick of heat from the jalapenos! This creamy dip recipe is a MUST for your next taco night!

How to Make Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeño Dip

This delicious dip is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Roughly chop some fresh jalapeno peppers. Place the peppers in a food processor or blender. Add fresh garlic and cilantro. Pulse until finely chopped. Add fresh lime juice, sour cream, and a packet of hidden valley ranch salad dressing mix. Pulse until thoroughly combined. Add milk to the mix until you reach your desired consistency.

Tips & FAQs for Making Chuy’s Jalapeno Dip

• Can substitute pickled jalapenos or diced green chiles for the fresh jalapeños.
• Is Creamy Jalapeño Sauce spicy? There is a little bit of heat from the fresh jalapenos. Make sure to remove the seeds and membranes of the fresh jalapenos to reduce the heat in the dip.
• Do not make the ranch dip packet. You are only going to use the dry mix.
  • Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
• Can substitute garlic powder for fresh garlic.
• For a thicker sauce, omit the milk.
• Can Chuy’s Jalapeno Dip be made in advance? Yes! This dip is actually better the next day after refrigerating overnight.
• Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

What to Serve with Chuy’s Famous Green Sauce

This dip has quickly become one of our favorite recipes! I always whip up a batch for our Mexican food night. We usually serve this flavorful dip with some tortilla chips or veggies. This makes a great party appetizer, dressing for a taco salad, or an easy marinade for chicken or pork. However you serve it, just serve it! You won’t be disappointed!

Here are a few of our favorites recipes from the blog that go great with this creamy jalapeño recipe:

Steph