Marry Me Chicken Dip

This recipe for Marry Me Chicken Dip is the ultimate comfort food! It’s creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. Inspired by the popular recipe for Marry Me Chicken, this dip is filled with robust flavors. It’s guaranteed to have your family begging for seconds of this delicious variation of the classic marry me chicken dish.

Easy Marry Me Chicken Dip Recipe

Why is it called Marry Me Chicken? Marry Me Chicken is an easy chicken recipe that’s become an internet sensation. It features tender chicken cutlets cooked in a sundried-tomato cream sauce filled with bold Italian flavors. It’s said to be so delicious, that if you serve it to your significant other, they’re bound to ask to marry you! The catchy name has made this easy chicken dish and pasta dish iconic and fun to make. This chicken dip features all of the same robust Italian flavors of the popular marry me chicken dish in the form of a creamy appetizer dip. It’s a real crowd-pleaser. You can enjoy it for game day, as a starter for your meal or holiday entertaining. And of course, for that special someone in your life.

Checkout this quick list of ingredients you’ll need to make Marry Me Chicken Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Chicken – Rotisserie chicken gives the dip its signature flavor.
• Cream Cheese – Plain cream cheese plus chive and onion cream cheese stabilizes the dip.
• Sour Cream – Sour cream gives the dip a tangy flavor.
• Liquid – Heavy whipping cream or half and half gives the dip a creamy texture.
• Pesto and Chiles – Sundried tomato pesto and Calabrian chile paste for a little heat.
• Herbs – Fresh rosemary, parsley or basil gives the creamy dip an earthy flavor.
• Spices – Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, black pepper.
• Tomatoes – Sun-dried tomatoes add an intense tomato flavor.
• Cheese – Shredded mozzarella cheese, sharp white cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese or Parmesan cheese.

How to Make the BEST Marry Me Chicken Dip Recipe

• Prepare Dish and Heat Oven – Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 12-inch oven safe skillet or 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• Combine Cheese Blend – Toss together shredded mozzarella and shredded cheddar cheese. Set aside one cup for the top.
• Make the Cream Cheese Mixture – Use an electric mixer to whip together plain cream cheese, chive and onion cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, sundried tomato pesto, calabrian chile paste (or red pepper flakes top taste) rosemary, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper until smooth.
• Add Chicken, Tomatoes and Cheese – Stir in chicken, chopped sundried tomatoes, and cheese mixture until incorporated.
• Transfer Mixture to Prepared Dish – Spoon the creamy chicken dip mixture into the baking dish and top with the reserved cup shredded cheese.
• Cover with Foil – Bake in preheated oven per the recipe until bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
• Serve immediately with crostini, pita chips, crackers, potato chips or garlic bread for dipping.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Marry Me Chicken Dip

• 2 quart baking dish, casserole dish or oven safe large skillet.
• Large bowl and electric mixer for whipping the cream cheese mixture.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Sharp knife and chopping board.
• Cheese grater to create the cheese blend.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Protein – You can use any cooked chicken in this easy dip recipe. Use poached chicken breast, roasted chicken, grilled chicken or baked chicken. You can also cook your own boneless skinless chicken breasts. (You’ll need about one pound of seasoned chicken, cooked in olive oil in a skillet until the juices run clear.)
• Chile Paste – Calabrian chile paste is easy to find at places like Trader Joe’s. It adds spice to the overall flavor. You can use 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, in its place.
• Veggies – You could add sauteed spinach or sauteed mushrooms to the dip mixture. Should you choose to do so, make sure it’s as dry as possible so the dip won’t breakdown or change the texture of the dip.  
• Cheese – I like making my own cheese blend for this recipe using freshly grated cheese. You could use an Italian cheese blend for a shortcut.
• ​Fresh Herbs – You could use fresh oregano and thyme in place of parsley.
• Serving Ideas – You can serve this dip with crostini, fresh veggies, pita chips, baguette slices, crackers or garlic bread. Keep this dip keto serving it with broccoli florets, red bell pepper or green bell pepper strips or cauliflower.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store leftover Marry Me Chicken Dip covered with foil or transfer to an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat in single servings in the microwave.
• Freezer Storage – You can freeze this marry me chicken dip for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in single servings or in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes or just until heated through.

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