Spinach Artichoke Chicken
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
220 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Spinach Artichoke Chicken
Description
This dish combines seasoned chicken breasts with a creamy topping blending fresh spinach, artichokes, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and minced garlic. The mixture spreads evenly over the chicken, delivering a savory and mildly tangy profile. Baking at 350°F allows the chicken to cook through while the topping melds, and mozzarella placed on top melts into a mild, gooey cheese layer.
The chicken develops a tender texture from baking in the creamy topping, which keeps it moist without drying out. The inclusion of artichoke hearts adds a slight tangy flavor that contrasts with the richness of the cheeses and creamy base.
This main dish pairs well with simple sides like rice or steamed vegetables, making it a centered protein with complementary flavors. Baking time ensures the chicken is no longer pink and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless, pounded thin or cut in half lengthwise
- 2 cups spinach leaves, chopped
- 6 ounces artichoke hearts quartered, marinated, roughly chopped
- 1/2 /2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/3 /3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 /3 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 lices mozzarella cheese
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place in a 9x13 baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the spinach, artichokes, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic until well blended. Spread on top of the chicken breasts covering completely. Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 351mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.