Stove-Top Smoky Chicken & Artichoke Dip
Well, we should maybe talk about where I’ve been lately. I haven’t been slacking. Kind of the opposite, actually. Let me just say that never in my life have I had an understanding of the word “busy” like I have understood it in the past three months.
Let me also say that I love having that understanding. I have taken a much-needed break from social media not necessarily by choice but by necessity. I have had to reassess how I spend my time at home. I haven’t been able to spend near as much time in the kitchen as I would like to. Through it, though, I feel like I have gained an enormous amount of perspective on life – my priorities in regards to the blog and life.
I’m still figuring it all out – how to share recipes and stories here because I love to do it, while also balancing work and home and life. But I want to say thank you to YOU. Your emails and tweets and messages over the last months have meant the world. I have definitely missed being here and I am really looking forward to getting back to some kind of posting regularity!
Let’s talk about this smoky chicken & artichoke dip – it’s one of those spontaneous ideas I had and knew immediately I needed to make it. Paul loves smoky flavor in anything and I have really become a fan of artichoke dip. And for a simple twist, I made it in a pan on the stove. Super simple and so flavorful!
Stove-Top Smoky Chicken & Artichoke Dip
Yield: 4 cups
Total Time: 20 min
Smoked paprika, three cheeses, chicken, garlic and artichoke hearts...all done on the stove-top!
Ingredients:
2 tsp. olive oil
1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chicken, shredded
12 ounces chopped artichoke hearts
1 tsp. smoked paprika
8 ounces room temperature cream cheese, cut into small cubes.
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper to tasteDirections:
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 6 minutes, until fragrant and translucent. Stir in the chicken, chopped artichoke hearts, and smoked paprika and stir until warmed.
Add the cubed cream cheese and stir well until melted. Stir in the sour cream, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese and cook, stirring almost constantly, until melted and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with veggies, crackers or tortilla chips.
Cassie's Notes:
I used light sour cream and 1/3-less fat cream cheese in this recipe because it's what I had on hand but you could use full fat for either of those ingredients if you prefer.
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This looks SO amazing, Cassie! I think I’d just eat it with a spoon. 😉
I love artichokes! I just did a chorizo artichoke dip yesterday, but I can ALWAYS you a few good artichokes recipes! This looks so good, Cassie!
I mean I don’t even need dippers – unless a spoon counts 😉 Seriously. WANT!
OooooO! This looks heavenly Cassie!
Delicious dip recipe, Cassie! 🙂
Good for you for reassessing your life and figuring out how to balance it all. It’s something I have been working on too..still don’t have it though! Love this delicious dip! I think I need it for our next movie night here!!!
glad you’re taking the time off to figure things out. i’ve definitely missed you but am happy for you and whatever time you need to take! this looks so good – i can just imagine this on our snack spread!
So glad you’re back Cassie!! I’ve missed you – but I’m so glad you’ve had the time you needed to take a break and get that perspective. It’s a hard balance, and good for you for doing what’s best for YOU!!
Can I do something good for me now and devour this whole bowl of dip? Okay, thanks 🙂
Since we moved two months ago I’m still trying to adjust to being a stay at home mom with a clingy 11 month old and being on social media and cooking. So glad you were able to take a step back and think about things but we are always here for when you post.
OMG, drooling over here! This looks unreal, Cassie. If I served this at Thanksgiving, I don’t think I’d leave room for turkey! Thanks for sharing.
I love artichoke dip and with the smoky paprika, this sounds like a winner!
Good for you, Cassie! Always listen to your gut and do what’s right for you. We’ll always be here. And this dip, holy amazingness!!
I love dip so much, and this is such an amazing way to incorporate some protein besides my usual hummus and crisps/carrots!
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I definitely understand the need for time away, but it’s good to see you back Cassie 🙂 Love this dip, I wish I had a big bowl of it for the games I’m sitting down to watch tonight!
Lovely to see a post from you Cassie, you have been missed! I hope your schedule settles down a bit soon : )
I think we’re all just glad you’re okay and enjoying life and priotizing the things that are most important! I love my dips smoky also. Makes them all the more addictively dippable!
I just love love love artichoke dips 🙂 this one looks fantastic!
Love the smoky element in this dip! I’m thinking it would make a great appetizer for Thanksgiving dinner (or for the game afterwards!)!
If I could reach through my screen right now we’d be in trouble! I’l have to make this on Sunday…. if I can wait that long.
Oh yum, Cassie! This looks like it would be MAJORLY addicting. Glad to see you posting, but even more to hear life is treating you well, darling.
This is right up my alley, Cassie! So perfect for watching football!
It is so good to see a post from you!! I’m also so happy you are finding balance and prioritizing at home. I must admit, I have been loving this “maternity leave” so far. I worked ahead of time so I could really lay low and enjoy the baby and I’m so glad I did. PS: I want this dip right this minute – love the smokiness!
You’ve been missed, but take all the time you need if you return with recipes like this! I have a jar of smoked paprika that isn’t used nearly enough. Pinning this!
It’s important to take time when you need time!!
Wishing for this right now! I have to try it as soon as possible!
It’s so important to step back and find balance, Cassie – and you know we’ll all be here when you dive back in! And I must say…this was a very good return to the kitchen – this dip looks absolutely to die for. My grocery store just started carrying artichoke hearts (a minor miracle), so I’m so excited to have new recipes to use them in!
Good for you, girl! It’s always important to take the time when you need it. I am so happy to see this fabulous recipe from you as well. You always come up with the best dips – can’t wait to try this!
I need one more dip recipe for my annual Christmas party (coming so quickly!!) and I think I may have found a winner with this one 🙂
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