Description
This creamy spinach and artichoke chicken dish is a delicious and satisfying meal, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to equal thickness)
- to taste salt + black pepper (to season)
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 2 shallots (minced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts (drained and roughly chopped)
- 4 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
- 1 cup half-and-half (plus more as needed)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- to garnish Fresh parsley
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, to cook the chicken until golden, approximately 5-6 minutes per side, or until nearly cooked through. 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
- Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
- Make sure to use a skillet large enough to accommodate all chicken breasts, or work in batches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg