One Pan Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Recipe
Made with simple and delicious ingredients like artichoke hearts and fresh baby spinach, this Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken is cooked in one pan and comes together in just 30 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to equal thickness
- salt + black pepper to season
- 2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoon butter divided
- 2 shallots minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts drained and roughly chopped
- 4 ounces fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1.5 cup half-and-half plus more as needed
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken - Transfer chicken breasts to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with approximately 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, mixing well to coat the entire surface of each chicken breast.
- Cook the chicken - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, drizzle with approximately 1 tablespoon of olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Work in batches, if needed (it took me two rounds to cook the 6 chicken breasts), to cook the chicken until golden, approximately 5-6 minutes per side, (or until nearly cooked through (see notes)). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce - Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the butter and shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Add the minced garlic and stir continuously for 30 seconds more. Mix in the artichoke hearts, fresh spinach, and chicken broth. Mix well to combine. Cook until the spinach has just wilted. Add the half-and-half and bring just to a simmer. Stir in the mozzarella cheese.
- Return the chicken - Finally, return the chicken back to the skillet. Reduce heat if needed to prevent the half-and-half from boiling. Allow the chicken to simmer and finish cooking for an additional 5 minutes or so.
- Garnish and serve - Sprinkle with the shredded Parmesan cheese and additional salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and crushed red pepper, if desired.
Notes
- In order to prevent your chicken from drying out or cooking unevenly, it's best to purchase chicken that is already thinly sliced. You may also use a meat tenderizer (or rolling pin) to pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap.
- For an even creamier sauce, swap the half-and-half for heavy cream and/or add 4 ounces of softened cream cheese at the same time as the cream.
- This recipe is gluten-free.
- Leftovers are delicious. Keep them stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. I do not recommend freezing.
Nutrition
Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 1101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2355IU | Vitamin C: 9.8mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 2.3mg
