Lightened Marry Me Chicken (Printable)

Savory dip featuring shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a blend of cheeses in a creamy base.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (approximately 2 large breasts)

→ Dairy & Cheeses

02 - 4 oz light cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or nonfat)
04 - ½ cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

06 - ⅓ cup drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, plus extra for garnish

→ Seasonings

09 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
10 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
11 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Extras

14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, sautéed garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, mozzarella, Parmesan, chopped basil, dried oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 1-quart baking dish and smooth the surface with a spatula.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the dip is hot, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.
06 - Garnish with additional fresh basil and serve warm with sliced vegetables, whole grain crackers, or pita chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy and savory flavor
  • Perfect for parties or cozy nights
02 -
  • Contains dairy (cream cheese, yogurt, mozzarella, Parmesan).
  • Gluten-free as written if served with gluten-free dippers.
03 -
  • Use shredded rotisserie chicken for faster prep
  • Warm the dip slightly before serving to enhance flavors
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