Description
A delicious and healthy spinach artichoke chicken bake that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy, cheesy spinach and artichoke topping. This low-carb, gluten-free dish uses Greek yogurt and light cream cheese for a flavorful yet nutritious meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Spinach Artichoke Mixture
- 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup light cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt and black pepper. Place them in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- Mix Topping: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chopped artichoke hearts, chopped spinach, Greek yogurt, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella, minced garlic, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Stir until well blended into a creamy mixture.
- Assemble: Evenly spread the spinach artichoke mixture over the top of each chicken breast, covering them fully to ensure maximum flavor and moisture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Optional Broil: For a golden, bubbly topping, broil the chicken for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and flavors to settle.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lemon juice and your choice of fresh herbs for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve this dish alongside quinoa, brown rice, or roasted vegetables for a balanced and satisfying meal.
- Crushed red pepper flakes can be omitted if a milder taste is preferred.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
