Lightened Marry Me Chicken (Print Version)

Creamy blend of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheese for an easy and flavorful dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

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

→ Dairy & Cheeses

02 - 4 ounces 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 sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (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)

# How to Make It:

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. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 1 minute.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, sautéed garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, light cream cheese, Greek yogurt, mozzarella, Parmesan, chopped basil, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir until fully incorporated.
04 - Transfer mixture into 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 heated through, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
06 - Garnish with additional fresh basil. Serve warm alongside sliced vegetables, whole grain crackers, or pita chips.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Lightened version of a viral favorite
  • Perfect for parties or cozy nights in
02 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor
  • Greek yogurt can be substituted with low-fat sour cream
03 -
  • Use shredded rotisserie chicken to save time
  • Garnish with fresh basil just before serving for color and flavor
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