My husband is a sucker for Chicken Alfredo. Throughout our early dating life it was his go-to dish anytime we went to an Italian restaurant. I’ve since convinced him to venture outside his comfort zone but it’s still one of his favorite dishes. In fact, most people I know love Chicken Alfred so I decided to make a Chicken Alfredo Dip as an appetizer for holidays, parties and big games like the Super Bowl.
My Chicken Alfredo Dip has a little twist on it. Instead of being an all-white dish with a bunch of cream, I decided to add a little color. Full disclosure I made this last summer for the first time and while we loved it, I didn’t like the way it looked. I’m the sort of person that wants things to look just as delicious as they taste so decided I would play with the recipe a bit more before putting it on the blog. I love how it turned out this time – taste and color.
Even more, I love that it is something that will appeal to a lot of people and is a mix and dump recipe. When I’m entertaining I always have so much to do and I sort of overlook appetizers because I’m focused on the meal. However, this recipe is easy to incorporate into your to-do list before entertaining a crowd. It’s going to become an essential dish from here-on out for me.
Check out the full recipe below!
Chicken Alfredo Dip
- 5 cups of roasted, shredded chicken (I buy a pre-cooked chicken from the store to use but feel free to make your own.)
- 12 oz. of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of whole milk
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 4 Tbsp. of butter, melted
- ½ medium white onion
- 1 cup of parmesan cheese
- ½ cup of mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup tomatoes, chopped
- 4 Tbsp. of freshly chopped basil
- 3 Tbsp. of green onions (split by white bottoms and green tops)
- 2 Tbsp. of Italian seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. of olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. of garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. of salt
- Additional salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Parsley, additional basil and cracked pepper to top
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Heat olive oil in a pan on the stove. Once it is hot add you garlic and onion. Sauté until soft and translucent.
- Combine your garlic and onion mix with your cream cheese, milk, chicken brother, 2 Tbsp. of basil, Italian Seasoning, mozzarella cheese, ½ cup of parmesan cheese and salt. Mix well.
- Add your chicken and mix.
- Dump everything into a baking dish and pop it in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Pull out and top with Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, a sprinkle of pepper, white parts of green onions and last 2 Tbsp. of basil. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Finish off in the broiler for two minutes. Watch this though. My broiler is on the top of my oven so I placed the rack in the center of the oven so it didn’t overcook the top.
- Serve immediately with bread, garlic toast or even chips. I personally like it with chips. My husband likes it with the garlic bread. Top with the green part of the green onion, additional basil and parsley.
When you’re done you will have a dish that everyone is happy with – kids and adults alike.
This is something we have also used for dinner when I don’t really feel like cooking. It is filling if you eat too much so if you make it as an appetizer I recommend sharing with a few people or else you won’t be hungry for anything else. But, you also have to try and stop yourself from eating it, so there’s that…:)
Happy eating, friends!
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That sounds so delicious! Great idea!
OMG! It looks so tasty! A cheesy dream!
Wow, that chicken alfredo appetizer looks so delicious! Yum! I need to make this recipe!
I got hungry reading your post. And it looks so tasty on the pictures.
This looks so delicious am gonna try it. Saved! Thanks for sharing
oh man this looks great! It looks like it would be so filling and something different then the everyday mundane.
i will be trying this recipe out! yummy!
My husband would go crazy for this. A chicken alfredo dip is such a great idea. This would be great for a party or small gathering.
Definitely pinning this! Haven’t seen a recipe like it before. Glad you shared!!
This looks amazing! My daughters birthday party is coming up and this looks like a great addition to the menu I’m planning!
This recipe is amazing. Excellent alfredo. Best I’ve ever had. I can’t believe how good it was.
What a yummy idea for a dip! We love chicken alfredo, but have never thought of it more than just an entree.
This is perfect as an appetizer for Game Day tomorrow. We’re always looking for ideas to share with family and friends.
I am not a fan of alfredo pasta but this dip sounds so yummy. I could do it with some many types of crackers and toppings! Definitely something I want to try.
This sounds delicious! I’m such a fan of alfredo. Love that you can just use a roasted chicken to save some time. Looks like I may have found my game day tailgate dish.
Wow this looks so delicious! I am a sucker for Alfredo sauce, and this looks like something I would definitely love! Thanks for sharing the awesome recipe.
I’m a huge fan of Italian food (I could probably eat pasta every day forever and never get sick of it), so I love how you turned a dish everyone knows into a dip!! Such a fun and new way to eat it. YUM!
Ooh…yummy! I need to try this!
I love that you switched it up and added some color, one of my main reasons for not loving Alfredo, but this looks great!
I don’t think i’ve ever heard of such a recipe! I definitely need to share this with my mom who is always throwing parties.
this sounds great for entertaining!
My family loves dips and they love anything alfredo. That’s a win win with this recipe.
Oh man this dip sounds perfect! I love Alfredo and think this would be perfect for a game night or any party really!
This looks amazing! This is a recipe that I think all my kids would like.
My oldest son loves anything with chicken in it. He would certainly love this recipe!
Wow, this looks so good! I definitely am pinning this recipe to make later!
i’m totally hungry before Lunch . I am going to make this …it sounds wonderful and my husband is an alfredo fan.
Yum. I love creamy, rich, indulgent dips. They are a nice treat at parties. I can see this being a huge hit with alfredo fans.
This looks wonderful! My family really likes chicken alfredo and dips – win, win! I’m definitely going to surprise them by adding this to our weekly menu.
This looks AMAZING!!! I absolutely love Chicken Alfredo!!! I cannot wait to make this, may try not including the tomatoes, though. I am not a fan. Thank you for sharing!
One of my all time favorite meals transformed into a dip?! Yes, please! This sounds delicious and totally perfect for game day.
My teens favorite dinner ever is chicken alfredo. I’m going to have to make this for her!
With the Super Bowl being this Sunday, I’ve found a dip to share with the family. This is a delicious dip!
I can see this being a great one for game day. These flavors always go over well with my family!
That is a delicious spin on an old classic. Looks so fun for a potluck too.
Oh this is my kind of dip!! YUM!!
Appetizer is the best part of a meal or party! It’s fun and delicious! I love this flavor so I should make it for our next movie night!
Oh yum! I love a creamy white sauce pasta and this chicken alfredo dip will also be a hit at our home.
White sauce + pasta = life :-p
My daughter and I are big on pasta and sauce of any kind 🙂
I love how you paired the dip with tomato. This sounds so good, and the combination of ingredients looks so tasty. Thanks for sharing your recipe – this will be good to make next time we have guests.
I don’t cook meat but I have to say this dish looks great x
Wow, this sounds amazing! I have to try this!
I love this! Perfect for any event and so pretty with the pop of color from tomato on the bottom. I would love to serve these.
YUM! This looks amazing. I love anything Italian and anything that is good for dinner parties so this hit the nail on the head! Going to have to try it.
I also tend to overlook appetizers because I am so focused on the meal (and dessert!). This would be great for the Superbowl this weekend!
This looks and sounds so amazing!!!! YUUUUMMMMM
This sounds delicious, chicken alfredo is a favorite of mine!
This is making me hungry! This looks very tasty. I think this would be a big hit with my family. I will be trying this in the near future as well as pinning!
We love Chicken Alfredo pasta and this dip will also be a big hit for us. What a nice idea for me to try.
Omg this sounds delicious. I literally cannot wait to the this!
Oh my husband would totally love this!
This dip looks like it would be so good! We love alfredo and so this would be a hit in my household – I’m sure.
So chicken Alfredo is one of our favorite dishes. Never thought to use it as a delicious dip!
This looks really yummy.. I will definitely try this on this weekend for sure. Thank you so much for the recipe.
A wonderful twist to a classic. I would understand why your husband loves it so much.