Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Bake (Printable)

Tender chicken with creamy spinach-artichoke topping made from Greek yogurt and cheese. Easy weeknight dinner, 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 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, whole milk
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:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
02 - Season chicken breasts with kosher salt and freshly ground 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 for approximately 2 minutes until just wilted.
04 - Transfer sautéed spinach to a mixing bowl. Add chopped artichoke hearts, Greek yogurt, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
05 - Distribute spinach and artichoke mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring complete coverage.
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the topping becomes golden and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the creamy comfort of spinach artichoke dip but as a proper protein packed dinner
  • The Greek yogurt keeps it rich while making it something you can feel good about serving
  • Everything happens in one pan and the cleanup is almost suspiciously easy
02 -
  • Dry the chicken thoroughly with paper towels before seasoning or the topping will slide right off in the oven
  • The yogurt can separate if you overmix it so fold everything together gently until just combined
03 -
  • Pound the chicken to an even thickness before baking so everything finishes cooking at the same time
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of the shelf stable kind for way more flavor
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