Chicken Parmesan Dip
This Chicken Parmesan Dip has all the flavors and components of a classic chicken parmesan but in dip form. Great as an appetizer or snack for parties, games and weekend festivities!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small brown onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 poached chicken breasts cooled, diced or shredded (or 2 baked chicken breasts from the store)
- 1 1/2 cups store-bought marinara sauce
- 8- ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil torn into pieces
- Crostini or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Set a large skillet over medium-high heat with the oil. Once hot, add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with crushed pepper flakes and Italian seasoning. Add the chicken and 1 cup marinara and cook for another minute or two. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, mayo, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup parmesan, the cooled chicken and onion mixture, salt, and pepper until well combined. The warmth from the chicken will help melt the cream cheese slightly. Pour the mixture into a greased 9-inch square or rectangular baking dish, smoothing out as best you can. Drizzle with the remaining marinara and then top with remaining mozzarella, parmesan, Panko, breadcrumbs and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil and serve with crostini, crackers or crudité. Enjoy!