Description
Marry Me Chicken Dip elevates classic comfort flavors into an irresistible creamy sensation that promises to charm dinner guests. Rich parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and tender chicken create a luscious blend you cannot resist sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
Cheeses:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (for topping)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 7 ounces (200 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 handful of fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 360F (180C) using fan bake setting, ensuring precise temperature for optimal cooking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend shredded chicken, sour cream, cream cheese, and an array of seasonings including dried thyme, chili flakes, sundried tomatoes, fresh thyme, scallions, cheddar, parmesan, salt, and black pepper until achieving a uniform, silky consistency.
- Evaluate the mixture’s flavor profile, making subtle seasoning adjustments if necessary to enhance overall taste.
- Carefully transfer the creamy concoction into a suitable oven-safe vessel like a small dish, pan, or skillet.
- Distribute shredded mozzarella evenly across the surface, creating a tempting cheese layer.
- Slide the prepared dip into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, watching for a golden, effervescent appearance.
- For an extra crisp and caramelized top, briefly expose the dip to the broiler (grill) for 1-2 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
- Extract the piping hot dip from the oven with caution and serve immediately alongside complementary accompaniments such as pita chips, focaccia, flatbreads, or fresh vegetable crudités.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is thoroughly shredded and at room temperature for smooth, even mixing.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for richer, more luxurious texture and flavor depth.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili flakes to suit personal spice preferences.
- For gluten-free version, serve with gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks instead of traditional breads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 358 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg