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Plated Baked Spinach Artichoke Chicken served with fresh herbs

Baked Spinach Artichoke Chicken – Ultra Creamy & Cheesy Dinner

5 from 1 vote
This baked spinach artichoke chicken is juicy, creamy, and loaded with flavor. Tender chicken breasts are baked under a rich spinach–artichoke cream cheese topping for the ultimate comfort dinner. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken:
  • 4 chicken breasts (about 650–700 g)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Spinach Artichoke Topping:
  • 200 g cream cheese (softened)
  • 120 g sour cream (smetana)
  • 80 g grated Parmesan
  • 100 g shredded mozzarella
  • 150 g frozen spinach (thawed & squeezed dry)
  • 120 g marinated artichokes (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Equipment

  • Baking dish (25×30 cm)
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken: Preheat oven to 200°C. Pat the chicken dry, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
    Seasoned chicken breasts on a baking dish — Baked Spinach Artichoke Chicken
  2. Prepare the spinach artichoke mix: In a mixing bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, spinach, chopped artichokes, salt, and pepper.
    Sautéed spinach and artichokes in a skillet — Baked Spinach Artichoke Chicken filling
  3. Spread over the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a baking dish. Spread the creamy spinach–artichoke mixture evenly over each piece.
    Creamy spinach artichoke mixture being combined in a bowl — Baked Spinach Artichoke Chicken mixture
  4. Bake: Bake for 22–25 minutes or until the chicken reaches 75°C internally.
    Spinach artichoke chicken baking in the oven — Baked Spinach Artichoke Chicken
  5. Broil for color: Turn on the broiler/grill for 2–3 minutes to brown the cheesy topping.
    Melted mozzarella topping on baked chicken — Baked Spinach Artichoke Chicken finishing
  6. Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
    Plated Baked Spinach Artichoke Chicken served with fresh herbs

Notes

  • Use thawed and well-squeezed spinach to avoid excess moisture.
  • You can swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • For extra flavor: add ½ tsp chili flakes or 1 tsp Italian seasoning.