Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Bake (Printable version)

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

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Season chicken breasts with salt and 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 spinach and cook until just wilted, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine sautéed spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, Greek yogurt, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
05 - Spread spinach and artichoke mixture evenly over chicken breasts in the baking dish.
06 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and topping is golden and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt keeps it incredibly creamy without being too heavy or rich
  • Everything bakes in one dish so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The spinach and artichoke topping transforms ordinary chicken into something special
02 -
  • Overcooked chicken becomes dry and tough so check for doneness a few minutes early
  • The topping will brown more quickly than the chicken cooks so tent with foil if needed
  • Letting the dish rest is crucial for juicy chicken and keeps the topping from sliding off
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for better browning and flavor adhesion
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly so take it out 20 minutes before baking
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