Lightened Marry Me Chicken Dip (Print Version)

A creamy blend of shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheeses offering a lighter, savory treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast (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 additional 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 ground black pepper

→ Extras

14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the 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 1 minute.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, sautéed garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, mozzarella, Parmesan, chopped basil, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir until fully incorporated.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 1-quart baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the dip is hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
06 - Sprinkle extra fresh basil over the dip. Serve warm with sliced vegetables, whole grain crackers, or pita chips.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Perfect for parties
  • Gluten-Free and lighter option
02 -
  • For extra flavor use rotisserie chicken
  • Substitute Greek yogurt with low-fat sour cream if desired
03 -
  • Use shredded rotisserie chicken to save time
  • Sauté garlic briefly to avoid bitterness
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