Description
This creamy spinach artichoke chicken is a comforting and indulgent one-skillet meal featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, cheesy spinach and artichoke sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 cup canned quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create four thinner pieces. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pan.
- Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese, Parmesan, mozzarella, sour cream, red pepper flakes, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add chopped spinach and artichokes to the sauce, stirring until evenly combined and heated through.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and let everything heat together for a couple of minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use thawed frozen spinach and make sure to squeeze out excess water to avoid watering down the sauce.
- You can substitute fresh spinach; just sauté it until wilted before adding to the sauce.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
