Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Bake (Printable)

Tender chicken topped with creamy spinach and artichoke mixture baked until golden. A comforting, protein-packed weeknight favorite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Spinach & Artichoke Topping

04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
09 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then arrange in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine sautéed spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, Greek yogurt, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix until well combined.
05 - Spread spinach and artichoke mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
06 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and topping is golden and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its basically your favorite party dip transformed into a proper meal thats ready in under an hour
  • The Greek yogurt keeps it creamy without the heavy cream loads of other recipes
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day for lunch
02 -
  • Squeeze the artichoke hearts between paper towels or your topping will end up watery
  • Dont skip the garlic bloom step because it transforms the flavor
  • The chicken is done when an instant read thermometer hits 165°F, dont guess
03 -
  • Pound the chicken to even thickness so everything finishes cooking at the same time
  • Use room temperature Greek yogurt to prevent the topping from separating
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