How to Make Baked Chicken Parmesan Dip - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s nothing quite like a warm, cheesy, and flavorful dip to satisfy your taste buds at any gathering or party. If you’re a fan of chicken Parmesan, then you’re in for a treat with this delicious Baked Chicken Parmesan Dip. This recipe takes all the flavors of the classic Italian dish and transforms it into a crave-worthy dip that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a game day get-together or simply looking for a new appetizer to add to your recipe repertoire, this Baked Chi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 8 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
  • 8 ounces grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 ounce grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 2 cups prepared marinara sauce
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons grated mozzarella cheese, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons grated Monterey Jack cheese, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon (packed) coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 9 hrs
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Drain ricotta cheese in a mesh strainer set over a bowl in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts in the hot oil until browned and just barely cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Turn off heat and splash in cold water, stirring to deglaze. Transfer chicken and pan drippings into a bowl to let cool, about 5 minutes. Dice or shred the chicken.
  • Combine drained ricotta cheese, salt, pepper, 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, and 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese in a bowl. Mix with a spoon to evenly distribute. Add chicken, the pan drippings, and marinara sauce. Mix with a fork until just combined.
  • Combine bread crumbs and remaining olive oil in the bowl used for the chicken and mix to coat.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to an ungreased baking dish. Top with oiled crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, 2 tablespoons mozzarella, and 2 tablespoons Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve with a spoon or spreading knife.
  • Nutrition

    378 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 635mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 489mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 310mg