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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken has all the flavor of spinach artichoke dip in a quick and easy one-pan dinner (keto and low carb too!). Seasoned chicken is pan seared, and then nestled in a delicious creamy sauce packed with plenty of artichokes and spinach. This meal can be on the table in less than 30 minutes! Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or your favorite side.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 555 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise (to make 4 cutlets)
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH old bay seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 onion chopped or minced
- 3-4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 12- ounce jar marinated & quartered artichokes liquid drained & discarded/reserved
- 5- ounce package fresh baby spinach
- Juice of ½ lemon optional
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken with the spice mix; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large heavy duty pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook 2-3 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- To the same pan, add the butter and onion; cook 3-4 minutes or until tender and lightly golden. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Next, add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer then lower the heat and add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir and bring to a simmer then stir in the artichokes and spinach; simmer for 2-3 minutes or until spinach has wilted. Taste sauce and adjust salt as needed.
- Return chicken to the pan and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or your favorite side.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Due to the creamy sauce, we do not recommend freezing this dish.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
555kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
727mg
(30%)
Potassium
751mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
5278IU
(106%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
217mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 555
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 555kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 727mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 751mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5278IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.