Lightened Marry Me Chicken Dip (View Print Version)

A creamy chicken dip with sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and cheese for delicious shared moments.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

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

→ Dairy & Cheeses

02 - 4 oz 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 drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - ¼ cup chopped fresh basil (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 ground black pepper

→ Extras

14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)

# Method:

01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, blend 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 until fully incorporated.
04 - Place the mixture into a lightly greased 1-quart baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until heated through, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
06 - Sprinkle extra fresh basil over the baked dip. Serve warm alongside sliced vegetables, whole grain crackers, or pita chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Lighter version of a popular dish
  • Perfect for gluten-free diets
02 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor
  • Substitute Greek yogurt with low-fat sour cream if desired
03 -
  • Drain sun-dried tomatoes well to avoid excess moisture
  • Use part-skim mozzarella to keep the dip light but melty
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