Description
This Healthy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy spinach and artichoke topping. Baked to perfection, this recipe is a flavorful and satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Creamy Topping:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray or drizzle for baking
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and lay them in the baking dish.
- Mix the Topping: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, Parmesan, mozzarella, artichokes, spinach, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Layer and Bake: Spread the spinach artichoke mixture over the chicken breasts and bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach if preferred—just sauté and drain it first.
- This dish pairs well with brown rice, cauliflower rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- To make it dairy-free, use dairy-free cheese and yogurt alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
