Marry Me Chicken Dip Will Be The First Thing Devoured At The Tailgate

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Marry Me Chicken Dip - Southern Living


Photo:

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox


Active Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
55 mins

Servings:
16

Ingredients


  • Cooking spray


  • 12


    oz.


    cream cheese

    , at room temperature (from 2 [8-oz.] pkg.)


  • 1 1/2


    cups


    sour cream, at room temperature


  • 1

    (6.35-oz.)

    jar


    sun-dried tomato, basil, and cheese pesto

    (such as DeLallo) (about 3/4 cup)


  • 1


    tsp.


    kosher salt


  • 1


    tsp.


    dried thyme


  • 1


    tsp.


    dried oregano


  • 1/2


    tsp.


    dried rosemary


  • 1/2


    tsp.


    ground black pepper


  • 3


    cups

    (about 12 oz.) shredded

    rotisserie chicken


  • 1/4


    cup

    chopped

    sun-dried tomatoes


  • 1

    (8-oz.)

    block


    low-moisture part-skim mozzarella chees

    e, shredded (2 cups), divided


  • 1

    (6-oz.)

    block


    garlic-flavored white Cheddar cheese

    (such as Face Rock Vampire Cheddar), shredded (1 1/2 cups), divided


  • 1


    oz.


    Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

    , grated (1/4 cup)


  • 1


    Tbsp.


    fresh thyme leaves


  • Crostini, crackers, or crudité

    , for serving

Directions


  1. Prepare oven and baking dish:

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 2-quart gratin or baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.

    baking dish coated with cooking spray

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox



  2. Make cream cheese mixture:

    Stir together cream cheese, sour cream, pesto, salt, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.

    cream cheese mixture for Marry Me Chicken Dip

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox



  3. Add chicken, tomatoes, and cheese:

    Stir in chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella and 1 cup of the Cheddar until incorporated.

    cheese and chicken in a mixing bowl

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox



  4. Add dip to prepared dish:

    Spoon into prepared gratin dish and spread into an even layer.

    spooning marry me chicken dip into baking dish

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox


    Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup Cheddar.

    marry me chicken dip topped with cheese

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox



  5. Cover baking dish with foil, and bake:

    Lightly spray a piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray and gently place, cooking spray-side down, over chicken mixture. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

    baking dish covered with aluminum foil

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox



  6. Add cheese:

    Remove foil and top with Parmigiano-Reggiano. Continue to bake, uncovered, for another 5 minutes.

    grated parmesan sprinkled on top of dip

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox



  7. Broil dip:

    Turn oven to Broil. Broil until cheese has started to turn golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes.

    dip with broiled cheese on top

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox