Chicken Parmesean Dip
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast cooked and finely shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 3/4 cup your favorite spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon essence seasoning
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl mix together the cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses with a spoon until well combined.
- Add the chicken, spaghetti sauce, and seasoning to the cheeses. Mix until evenly combined.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, butter, and basil until the breadcrumbs are moistened.
- Transfer the chicken mixture to a 9-inch by 9-inch (or 10-inch by 7-inch) baking dish, and spread into an even layer.
- Cover the top of the dip with bread crumbs and spread into an even layer.
- Bake for 28 minutes, or until the cheese are melted and the edges of the dip are bubbling.
- Turn your oven to broil on high and cook for 1-2 more minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown
- Carefully remove from the oven. Serve warm with toasted bread rounds or crackers.