Description
A rich, velvety weeknight dinner made with just five ingredients. This creamy spinach artichoke chicken is ready in 20 minutes, requiring minimal effort for maximum flavor, making it perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for searing
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Pound to 1/2-inch thickness for even cooking.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cream cheese, chopped artichoke hearts, squeezed spinach, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to the same skillet.
- Stir constantly until cream cheese is melted and sauce is smooth (3-4 minutes). Add a splash of broth if too thick.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the top.
- Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes to finish cooking the chicken and meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with pasta, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
Squeeze all water out of the frozen spinach to prevent a watery sauce. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking. Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. This dish does not freeze well due to the dairy; store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat gently with a splash of milk or broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
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