Marry Me Chicken Dip
This marry me chicken dip is a warm, oven-baked appetizer inspired by the flavors of the classic marry me chicken dinner. Shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, and mozzarella bake together into a thick, scoopable dip with balanced Italian seasoning, designed to be served hot for gatherings or casual meals.
Servings 10 servings
Calories 300kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil
- 12 ounces cooked chicken breast shredded
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 1/4 teaspoons smoked paprika plus more for garnish
- 4 large garlic cloves pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 ounce cream cheese cubed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat a 10" cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add shredded chicken and sun-dried tomato oil. Stir until heated through.
- Stir in chicken broth, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, dried basil, pressed garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Add cubed cream cheese. Stir and press into the mixture until fully melted and smooth.
- Fold in fresh spinach and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Mix until both are evenly distributed.
- Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella. Spread evenly in skillet and sprinkle lightly with smoked paprika.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbling at the edges. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chicken: Use finely shredded, fully cooked chicken so the dip stays cohesive and evenly textured.
- Cream cheese: Use block-style, full-fat cream cheese for proper melt and stability when baked.
- Consistency: If the mixture looks thin before baking, simmer briefly to reduce excess moisture before adding the final cheeses.
- Cheese melt: Shred mozzarella fresh for smoother melting and a more uniform finish.
- Serving texture: Allow the dip to sit 5 minutes after baking so it sets slightly and becomes easier to scoop.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1341IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 1mg
