Description
Creamy spinach artichoke chicken bake brings Mediterranean flavors to dinner with irresistible comfort. Cheesy layers of tender chicken, tangy artichokes, and silky spinach create a meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 (14 ounces / 396 grams) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
Cheese and Creamy Components:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a precise 375°F, preparing a spacious rectangular baking vessel with a delicate olive oil coating.
- Craft a luscious mixture by blending artichoke fragments, verdant spinach leaves, velvety cream cheese, silky mayonnaise, sharp Parmesan, melty mozzarella, aromatic garlic and onion powders, with a judicious sprinkle of salt and pepper until achieving a harmonious, creamy consistency.
- Carefully season the tender chicken breasts with a whisper of salt and cracked pepper, arranging them elegantly across the prepared baking surface.
- Generously lavish the prepared spinach-artichoke fusion over the chicken, ensuring each protein piece receives a complete, luxurious blanket of the rich, verdant topping.
- Transfer the assembled dish into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 25-30 minutes – the chicken should reach perfect doneness while the topping develops a golden, effervescent crust.
- After removing from the oven, permit the dish a brief moment of repose, allowing flavors to settle and meld. Optional: enhance the presentation with a sprinkle of additional Parmesan or a scattering of fresh herbaceous garnish.
Notes
- Swap out chicken breasts for boneless, skinless chicken thighs to maintain moisture and enhance flavor profile.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter, protein-packed alternative that reduces overall calorie content.
- Experiment with dairy-free cheese options like nutritional yeast or cashew cream for lactose-intolerant or vegan dietary needs.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior and prevent soggy texture during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg