Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Dip

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
Yield 12 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
This made-from-scratch cheesy chicken Alfredo dip is rich, creamy and delicious. You'll watch it disappear right before your eyes!

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • Crostinis, crackers and fresh vegetables, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
  2. Melt butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add flour; whisk to combine. Continue cooking until the mixture is smooth and golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Add garlic; saute until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Slowly whisk in heavy cream; reduce heat to medium-low.
  3. Add cream cheese, one small portion at a time, stirring until smooth between additions. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in 1 cup shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan and shredded chicken.
  4. Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Allow to cool 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with crostinis, crackers and fresh vegetables for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 264 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 13g protein.

This cheesy and creamy dip has all the delicious flavors you love in chicken Alfredo. It's guaranteed to disappear in a flash! —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
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