Spinach and Artichoke Chicken (Print)
Hearty, creamy chicken casserole with spinach, artichokes, and melted cheese. High-protein comfort food ready in under an hour.
# Ingredient list:
→ Proteins
01 - 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, non-fat or 2%
03 - 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Vegetables
06 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
07 - 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
08 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings
10 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/4 tsp salt, adjust to taste
13 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Miscellaneous
14 - Olive oil spray or 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
15 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil spray.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Stir in chopped spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until just wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, artichoke hearts, sautéed vegetables, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella, all Parmesan, Italian herbs, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly.
05 - Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella over top.
06 - Bake 30-35 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden brown.
07 - Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the comforting flavors of spinach artichoke dip but as an actual balanced meal that fuels you properly
- The Greek yogurt creates the creamiest texture without the heavy cream guilt, plus it boosts protein even more
- Everything happens in one pan plus a baking dish meaning minimal cleanup which is always a win
02 -
- I once forgot to drain the artichokes well enough and ended up with a soupy mess so really squeeze those cans
- The resting period seems optional but cutting into it immediately makes everything fall apart
03 -
- Use a silicone spatula to fold everything together gently so you dont completely shred the chicken
- Position your oven rack in the upper third for better browning on that cheese topping