Chicken Parmesan Dip

Name: Chicken Parmesan Dip
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (from 1 chicken); 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups marinara sauce, divided; 1 (8-oz.) pkg. pre-shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs); 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Fresh basil for garnish; Seasoned pita chips or crostini for dipping

12 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (from 1 chicken)
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups marinara sauce, divided
1 (8-oz.) pkg. pre-shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Fresh basil for garnish
Seasoned pita chips or crostini for dipping

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Stir together chicken, cream cheese, salt, pepper, 1 1/2 cups of the marinara, and 1 cup of the mozzarella in a medium bowl until combined. Spread mixture evenly in an 8-inch square casserole dish. Spread remaining 1/2 cup marinara evenly over chicken mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
2

While dip bakes, stir together panko, Parmesan, olive oil, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle panko mixture evenly over dip, and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil; serve with pita chips or crostini.