Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake (Printable)
Creamy, cheesy chicken with spinach and artichokes. Ready in 45 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Spinach & Artichoke Mixture
05 - 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
06 - 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts drained and chopped
07 - 4 oz cream cheese softened
08 - 1/2 cup sour cream
09 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
10 - 3 cloves garlic minced
11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
14 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Topping
15 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
16 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Arrange in single layer in prepared baking dish.
03 - In large bowl, combine spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Mix until smooth and well combined.
04 - Evenly spread spinach-artichoke mixture over chicken breasts.
05 - Sprinkle topping mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over casserole.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through to internal temperature of 165°F and top is golden and bubbly.
07 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with side salad or steamed vegetables if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Its essentially your favorite party appetizer transformed into a proper meal that feels indulgent but comes together in under an hour
- The chicken stays remarkably juicy while cooking underneath all that creamy cheesy mixture
- You get all the comfort food satisfaction without needing to dip anything into anything else
02 -
- Squeezing excess moisture from spinach is tedious but absolutely crucial for a thick creamy texture
- Room temperature cream cheese mixes much smoother than cold straight from the fridge
- If your chicken breasts are very thick, cut them horizontally or they'll finish cooking before the cheese is properly melted
03 -
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before baking cuts through the richness and brightens everything
- If you want extra crispy edges, broil for the last 2 minutes but watch closely