Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake (Printable format)

Tender chicken baked under a creamy, cheesy spinach and artichoke topping. Ready in 45 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ 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 whole milk 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with kosher salt and black pepper. Arrange in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed spinach mixture, drained chopped artichoke hearts, Greek yogurt, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir until thoroughly combined.
05 - Spread the spinach and artichoke mixture evenly over each chicken breast, covering completely. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and topping is golden and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt keeps the topping creamy without feeling heavy or overly rich
  • Everything comes together in under 45 minutes with mostly pantry staples
  • The protein-packed combination actually keeps you satisfied for hours
02 -
  • Overcooking the chicken before adding the topping makes everything dry and tough
  • Patting the artichokes completely dry prevents a soggy topping
03 -
  • Let the chicken come to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking for even results
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of the pre-shredded kind for better melting
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