Spinach Artichoke Chicken Recipe

Jennifer W. | The Scrumptious Pumpkin

Spinach Artichoke Chicken is stuffed with cheesy goodness. Your favorite dip stuffs chicken for an awesome meal!

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One of my favorite restaurant appetizers is creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip. Warm, gooey and served with toasty pita or crisp tortilla chips, this dip is always a guaranteed winner. It's absolutely heavenly and addictive. So I've often wondered how I could turn this favorite of mine into an easy meal idea I could cook at home.

And I think I've found the answer: healthy chicken breasts stuffed with a cheesy spinach and artichoke mixture! The recipe is surprisingly easy, the dish takes only about 30 minutes to make.

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Traditional stuffed chicken recipes often require pounding out the chicken with a mallet, spreading on an even layer of filling, and then rolling up the chicken. This can take a while and lead to a lot of frustration. The secret to this easy recipe is to just cut a long "pocket" into the side of each chicken breast instead, perfect for stuffing. The thick, rich spinach-artichoke mixture stays put throughout cooking, even though it's open on one side.

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The best part about this dish: it turns same-old chicken into something really unique and full of rich, satisfying flavors. I love cooking this up on cold nights. It's got all of the wonderful, familiar flavors of my favorite creamy spinach and artichoke dip, but it's healthy enough to eat any night of the week!

Make it a complete meal: Serve this roasted broccoli recipe, and whip up Stephie's homemade Red Lobster biscuit recipe too. 

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Spinach Artichoke Chicken Recipe

    2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Frozen Spinach
  • 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Artichoke Hearts, drained, thoroughly rinsed and diced
  • 2 tablespoons Neufchatel Low Fat Cream Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Place the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board and, holding a knife parallel to the cutting board, begin cutting into the side of the chicken breast at one end, creating a long cut lengthwise. Continue cutting into the chicken, creating a "pocket" that leaves about 1/4-inch (at both ends and along the opposite side) intact.
  3. Microwave spinach until thawed. Transfer thawed spinach to a fine mesh strainer and, squeezing spinach with hands, thoroughly wring dry.
  4. Add the spinach to a mixing bowl, along with the Parmesan, diced artichokes, cream cheese, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper and stir until well combined.
  5. Stuff the spinach-artichoke mixture into the "pocket" of each piece of chicken. Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, place the stuffed chicken in the pan and allow it to cook, without moving it or flipping it, for about 3-5 minutes. When the bottom edges begin to turn golden, use a spatula to flip the chicken and cook the second side for about 2-4 minutes more.
  6. Use a spatula to transfer the chicken to a casserole dish or baking sheet and cook in the oven for about 9-12 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through to the center.
  7. Serve.

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Author: Jennifer W.
Recipe Yields: 2 servings
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 chicken breast
Servings Per Recipe 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 122
Calories 311

% Daily Value*
23%
Total Fat 15g
27%
  Saturated Fat 5g
18%
Sodium 424mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
  Dietary Fiber 1g
  Sugars 1g
71%
Protein 35g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
Jennifer W.

About Jennifer

Jen is a lifelong lover of fresh, healthy eating. She shares this love on The Scrumptious Pumpkin. Here on Food Fanatic, she's sharing her best Healthy Comfort Food.

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