the best gourmet chicken parmesan dip recipe
This recipe is really more than a dip…it’s a meal that you can literally dive into with some crusty garlic bread. It’s like making memory when you serve a special dinner that’s a little different that the every day meals. I promise it will be a hit and be a dinner you put on repeat. Of course, it’s also perfect for any party, buffet or potluck supper too.
Now let’s get right to the good stuff…
how to make gourmet CHICKEN parmesan dip
INGREDIENTS:
Gather your ingredients and get ready to make this amazing dip, good enough to eat as a meal. This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 8oz package cream cheese-softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup alfredo sauce
- 24 oz containers cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup toasted breadcrumbs
- salt & pepper to taste
gourmet chicken parmigiana dip instructions:
Stick around to the end, and I’ll tell you how I made simple homemade breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a bowl, place the shredded chicken, soften cream cheese cut into cubes, garlic powder, mozzarella cheese and salt & pepper to taste. Mix together well.
- Then add in the alfredo sauce and mix thoroughly.
- Grease or spray the inside of a 1 qt. baking dish and then spread the chicken mixture in the bottom.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper.
- Place the tomato mixture on top of the chicken mixture.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes until tomatoes are bursting.
- Remove it from the oven and, while still hot, sprinkle on the parmesan cheese and toasted breadcrumbs.
what to serve with your italian chicken dip
There are lots of things that you can dip into this delicious chicken dip, but our favorite is some toasted crusty garlic bread. I have the perfect recipe that you can check out HERE. You can also just use chunks of rustic bread, crackers, store made toasties, bagel chips or even tortilla chips. If you want a healthier version, use celery sticks or lettuce wraps.
how to make homemade bread crumbs
To make the perfect homemade bread crumbs, grab a few scraps of some crusty bread or even sandwich bread bread if that’s what you have on hand. You should have approximately 1 1/2 cups of bread. Break it into pieces and toss it in a food processor or blender (we used a mini food processor). Pulse until the bread is the size of the crumbs you want. Then drizzle a bit of olive oil onto the crumbs and pulse again. Spread in a pie plate and bake on 400 for 10 minutes, mixing half way through.
do we have a preferred cream cheese brand?
Yes!!! I understand that this is a personal preference, but I always use Philadelphia cream cheese (even though Philly is our sports rival here in Pittsburgh). There’s just something about the taste. That being said, any cream cheese brand will work just fine. So, stick with your favorite brand when making this dip.
the best and easiest shredded chicken
We use a lot of shredded chicken in our house for various recipes throughout the week. So, I cook it all in one batch in the crockpot. Just trim the fat and cartilage off boneless and skinless chicken breasts and toss them in the crockpot. Add a pinch of salt and cook on high for approximately 6 hours. The chicken practically falls apart. Just use a couple of forks to shred it. Place in a covered container in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.
P.S. I’m told by friends that this also works well with an Instapot. Of course, the cook time would be less.
P.P.S. If you’re a person who loves their gadgets, check out this gizmo that shreds the chicken for you. It makes the process even faster.
