This Marry Me Chicken Dip takes all the flavor and texture of classic Marry Me chicken and transforms it into a dip. Seasoned shredded chicken, sun dried tomatoes and spinach all combine with a rich tomato cream sauce to create a perfectly gooey texture for this crowd-pleasing dip.
Quick Look: Marry Me Chicken Dip
- ⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🔥 Cook Time: 1 hour
- ⏳ Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- 🍲 Serving: 8 big helpings
- ⚡ Calories: 345 calories per helping
- 🍂 Flavor Profile: creamy, spicy and bursting with sun dried tomato flavor
- 👌 Difficulty: Easy, everyone at the party will be asking for this recipe
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If you ask me, dips are the best part of any party. I love a creamy dip like my Gluten Free Spinach Dip and my Jalapeño Popper Dip for parties. They are easy to make and pair perfectly with crackers, baguette slices, pita chips, and fresh veggie sticks.
If you are looking for more amazing party foods, I recomended reading up on my Honey Buffalo Wings, Taquitos with Guacamole, and Sweet Potato Fries with Big Mac Dressing.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Basic Ingredients: Just like the pasta, this dish uses basic ingredients to create all its rich, delicious flavor.
- Easy to Make: This dip only takes a few steps and about an hour from start to finish.
- Rich and Creamy: The tomato cream sauce combined with a ton of mozzarella and parmesan creates a super rich and creamy dip.
- Classic Flavor: This dip really is Marry Me pasta dip form, with all the classic Italian flavor and creamy texture we love about the original.
Ingredients
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: I prefer Springer Mountain Farms chicken breasts for their quality, flavor, and commitment to no antibiotics, hormones, or animal by-products in their feed.
- Seasonings: A blend of smoked paprika and Italian seasoning gives the chicken a classic, savory Italian flavor with a smoky and sweet note.
- Sun-Dried Tomato Oil: Sun-dried tomato oil helps sear the chicken and imparts even more flavor.
- Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: A blend of cream cheese and sour cream creates a rich, creamy, tangy base for the dip. Don't forget the parmesan and mozzarella.
- Seasoning: Dry shallots, garlic powder, basil, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika adds classic Marry Me flavor to the dip.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Sun-dried tomatoes add the rich, deep tomato flavor you expect from Marry Me pasta.
Flavor Variations
- Chicken: You can use shredded chicken, chunk crab, diced shrimp, or diced lobster for this dip.
- Spicy: Try adding red pepper flakes or cayenne for a spicy version.
- Change your Cheese: If you want a little more flavor, try a gouda cheese. An extra cup of the mozzarella cheese can also help too!
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"BRO. This dip is a must for football season. I made this for the guys and they smashed the whole thing. You totally made a winner here."
- Jake
How to Make Marry Me Chicken Dip
Step 1. Evenly coat both sides of the chicken with the seasonings.
Step 2. In a saucepan, sear the chicken breasts in sun-dried tomato oil over medium heat until deep golden brown.
Step 3. Add enough chicken broth to cover the breasts. Then, stir and cover the pan to braise the chicken breasts until they shred with a fork.
Step 4. Shred the cooked chicken in a large bowl.
Step 5. Add the sour cream, cream cheese mixture, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and seasonings to the bowl of chicken and stir until combined. Then, fold in the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Step 6. Add the dip to a prepared cast-iron skillet and spread it out evenly. Then, top with additional cheese if desired and bake uncovered until bubbly.
Expert Tips
- The Perfect Finish: For a golden brown finish, broil the dip for a few minutes. Watch closely so it doesn't burn.
- Garnish It: Add a sprinkle of fresh thyme on top for a professional kitchen finish.
- A Time Saver: Use rotisserie Chicken to help save time on this dish!
- Shred While Hot: Chicken is easiest to shred when it's hot. So, shred it immediately if you're using a mixer or as soon as it's safe to handle if you're using forks or shredding claws.
Marry Me Chicken Dip FAQ's
Marry Me chicken dip is a rich, creamy chicken dip made with the ingredients usually used in Marry Me chicken.
Marry Me pasta is made with a creamy tomato sauce, seasonings, and cheese. Its name comes from the idea that it's so good it could make someone want to marry you.
A cast-iron skillet is best for baking. If you don't have one, be sure to use a skillet rated for oven use with a metal handle. Never put a pan with a wooden or coated handle in the skillet.
The best and easiest way to shred chicken is with a hand or stand mixer. Using a mixer allows you to shred the chicken while it's as hot as possible, ensuring an easy shred with a great texture.
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📖 Recipe
Marry Me Chicken Dip
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Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil from the jar
- ¾ tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
Dip
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 tbsp dry shallots
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon basil
- 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup parmesan
- 1 cup mozzarella
- Additional cheese for topping As much as you like
Instructions
Marry Me Chicken
- Coat both sides of the chicken breast evenly with the smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts on both sides for 3 minutes until they have a good color.
- Pour enough chicken broth into the saucepan to almost cover the chicken. Cover and braise for 30 minutes or until the check shreds with a fork.
- Transfer the chicken to a large bowl and shred it with a hand mixer.
Marry Me Dip
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and lightly grease a cast-iron skillet.
- Add the sour cream, cream cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, dry shallots, garlic powder, basil, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt to the bowl with the chicken and mix until combined.
- Fold the parmesan and mozzarella cheese into the mixture until combined.
- Add the mixture to the prepared skillet and spread it out evenly. Then, top with any additional cheese if you like.
- Bake the dip uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly.
- For more color, broil the dip for a few minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Don't freeze the dip. The sour cream will separate and make a grainy, watery mess.
- Bake the dip at 325 until heated through, or microwave it at 1-minute intervals.
- When washing chicken, hold it as close to the bottom of the sink as possible and use the lowest water pressure possible to prevent splashing.
- Wash the sink and counters immediately after washing the chicken to prevent cross-contamination.
- It only takes a minute or two to brown the dip under the broiler. Keep a close eye on it!
KJ says
Can I make this dip in a crockpot after cooking and shredding the chicken?
Thank you
Nicole Kendrick says
100%, yes!Keep a close eye so it doesn't over cook! Enjoy your dip!
Claudia-Cristina says
I just made this Marry Me Chicken Dip, and it’s a hit! Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor — perfect for parties or snacks.
Tisha says
This Dip is dangerously addictive. The melty cheese, creamy base, savory chicken, and a kick of red pepper all packed into a dip that’s guaranteed to disappear fast.
leah says
this marry me chicken is amazing! such a delicious recipe.
Jet says
I love the twist on the classic dish, and I can’t wait to try it for our next game night.
Liz says
My family loved this! SO easy and delicious.
Genevieve says
Marry me chicken everything is so good! I love that you made a dip out of it too!
Swathi says
Marry me chicken dip is so yummy I tried this for our superbowl party so yumm.
Jean says
This worked exactly as written, thanks! We loved it for my dads birthday
Genevieve says
Nicole,
I just read your healthy journey story. What a journey and so inspiring! I'm so glad you got to the other side happy and healthy. Also, marry me chicken dip looks incredible!
NKendrick says
thank you so much!!!
Criss says
I tried Marry Me Chicken Dip, and wow! It’s creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Definitely a crowd-pleaser that I’ll be making again soon!
Criss says
I tried making Marry Me Chicken Dip, and it’s seriously amazing! The creamy, cheesy goodness with a hint of spice is perfect for any occasion. It’s so good, you might want to make it every week!
Sonja says
I admit I was drooling looking at this cheesy chicken dip and it certainly delivered on flavor. I was hoping for leftover the next day, but much to my dismay the dip vanished in it's entirety when I had friends over. Guess I'll have to make it again!
Anonymous says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Nora says
This marry me chicken dip was so flavorful! The whole crowd loved it!