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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken

Published July 15, 2019 by Lauren Vavala

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If you love Spinach Artichoke Dip, you will love this Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken recipe! Loaded with the same flavors of the classic dip, but as a one-pan skillet meal!

Spinach Artichoke Chicken close up in a black skillet

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And, yes, another one-pan skillet dinner coming at ya! Also, low carb, keto, and gluten free. These are the recipes that I get most excited for lately. They taste amazing, and I can sample the goods without the guilt. Of course, by sample I actually mean devour.

Just like a hot bowl of Spinach Artichoke Dip, this cheesy, creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken is so good, it’s hard to put the fork down!

Why This Recipe Works

  • This is an easy-to-make one-pan, family-friendly meal.
  • Turns a classic dip recipe into a healthy skillet dinner.
  • With only 6 net carbs per serving, this recipe is low carb, keto friendly, and gluten free.

How to Make Spinach Artichoke Chicken

Prep!

Before you begin to prepare this recipe, mince the garlic, juice and zest the lemon, and drain the artichokes.

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Create!

4 cooked chicken breasts in a black skillet over a white background

In an oven-proof skillet heat the olive oil over med-high. Season the chicken with salt and pepper then add to skillet. Cook for 3-4 min per side or until golden brown. Remove to a plate.

Spinach in a black skillet over a white background

Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the white wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, and spinach. Cook until the spinach is just wilted, about 1-2 minutes.

Chicken, spinach and artichokes in a black skillet on a white background

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the artichokes, heavy whipping cream, and Parmesan cheese. Place the chicken back into the skillet and coat with sauce, if desired.

Baked Spinach Artichoke Chicken in a black skillet

Place skillet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the sauce is hot and bubbly.

Tip: if you don’t have an oven-proof skillet, you can transfer everything to a baking dish before placing in the oven.

Present!

Baked Spinach Artichoke Chicken close up in a black skillet

Serve this one-pan meal right out of the skillet!

Tips and Techniques for the Best Spinach Artichoke Chicken

  • If you don’t have an oven-proof skillet, you can transfer everything to a baking dish before cooking in the oven.
  • Use fresh garlic, lemon, and spinach for the best results.
  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.

FAQ’s

  • What can you substitute for white wine? White grape juice or white wine vinegar can be used as a substitute for white wine.
  • What can you substitute for heavy cream? You can substitute half-and-half or whole milk as a substitute for the heavy cream. The sauce may be slightly thinner if you use a substitute.

Other Recipes to Try

  • Skillet Creamy Garlic Chicken
  • Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken
  • Creamy Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole

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Spinach Artichoke Chicken close up in a black skillet
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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken

If you love Spinach Artichoke Dip, you will love this Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken recipe! Loaded with the same flavors of the classic dip recipe, but as a one-pan skillet meal!

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Chicken, Gluten Free, Low Carb
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 548kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic * minced
  • 1 tablespoon white wine
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 pound fresh spinach
  • 12 ounces marinated artichokes * drained
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat the olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over med-high.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the hot skillet.
  • Cook the chicken 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown, remove to a plate.
  • Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 30-60 seconds.
  • Stir in the white wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, and spinach.
  • Continue to cook until the spinach is wilted, about 1-2 minutes longer.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in the artichokes, heavy cream, and Parmesan.
  • Place the chicken back into the skillet and coat with the sauce, if desired.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Notes

Tips and Techniques for the Best Spinach Artichoke Chicken

  • If you don’t have an oven-proof skillet, you can transfer everything to a baking dish before cooking in the oven.
  • Use fresh garlic, lemon, and spinach for the best results.
  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.

FAQ’s

  • What can you substitute for white wine? White grape juice or white wine vinegar can be used as a substitute for white wine.
  • What can you substitute for heavy cream? You can substitute half-and-half or whole milk as a substitute for the heavy cream. The sauce may be slightly thinner if you use a substitute.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 1133mg | Potassium: 1186mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6855IU | Vitamin C: 39.1mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 3.1mg

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