Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake (Printable Version)

Baked chicken topped with creamy spinach, artichoke, Greek yogurt, and cheese for a comforting meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 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 (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Set oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Place in a single layer within 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 spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
04 - In a mixing bowl, mix sautéed spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, Greek yogurt, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes if using until well combined.
05 - Evenly spread the prepared topping over the chicken breasts.
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the topping is golden and bubbly.
07 - Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes to retain juiciness before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The creamy Greek yogurt keeps it lighter than traditional cream cheese versions but still delivers that rich comfort food satisfaction
  • Everything comes together in one dish with minimal prep work, making it perfect for those exhausting weeknights when cooking feels like a chore
02 -
  • Thick chicken breasts will take longer to cook, so pound them to an even thickness or slice them horizontally to ensure everything finishes at the same time
  • The topping will seem loose going into the oven but sets up beautifully as it bakes, so do not worry if it looks messy
03 -
  • If the topping starts browning too quickly, tent the dish with foil for the last ten minutes of baking
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly, so let it sit on the counter for twenty minutes before seasoning and baking
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