Description
A rich and cheesy Marry Me Chicken Dip that captures the delicious flavors of classic Marry Me chicken in a creamy, easy-to-make dip perfect for entertaining or family gatherings.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil (from the jar)
- 3/4 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
Dip Base
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 tbsp dry shallots
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasonings
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Cheeses
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- Additional cheese for topping (as much as you like)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Coat both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to infuse flavor before cooking.
- Sear the chicken: Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then sear the chicken breasts on both sides for 3 minutes each until well browned and flavorful.
- Braise the chicken: Pour chicken broth into the saucepan until it almost covers the chicken, then cover and let it braise for 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender enough to shred easily with a fork.
- Shred the chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl and shred it finely using a hand mixer to create the perfect texture for the dip.
Notes
- This rich, cheesy Marry Me Chicken Dip combines the classic flavors of the popular Marry Me chicken dish into a creamy, crowd-pleasing dip.
- The sun-dried tomato oil adds a deep, savory flavor that complements the smoked paprika and Italian seasonings perfectly.
- Use a hand mixer for shredding chicken to achieve a fine, consistent texture that blends well in the dip.
- Feel free to add more cheese on top before serving for a gooey, melted cheesy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 988 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 101 mg