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Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake
Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake combines diced chicken breasts with bell peppers, onions, artichoke hearts, and baby spinach, all tossed in a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest and juice, and herbs. The mixture is baked until the chicken is cooked through, creating a flavorful, moist casserole with a slight tang and herb aroma.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
374 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless, about 3 to 4
- 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
- ½ yellow onion finely chopped, medium
- 2 (13.5-ounce) cans artichoke hearts drained and excess liquid gently squeezed out, quartered
- 2 cups (lightly packed) baby spinach roughly chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, optional
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 lemon zested and juiced (about 1 tablespoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice)
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Cut the chicken. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces, and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Dice the veggies. Add the bell pepper, onion, artichoke hearts, spinach, and parmesan cheese (if using) to the mixing bowl on top of the chicken.
- Make the dressing. In a separate small mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest and juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Stir it all together. Pour the dressing on top of the chicken and veggies and gently stir until well combined.
- Bake. Place the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
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Notes
- Liquid accumulates during baking, keeping the chicken moist; use a slotted spoon to serve and remove excess juices if desired.
- Drizzle the cooking juices over rice or lentils when serving to add extra flavor and moisture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
(53%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
1134mg
(47%)
Potassium
730mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1705IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1134mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 730mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1705IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.