Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Bake (Printable)

Baked chicken breasts with a creamy spinach and artichoke topping made from Greek yogurt and cheese.

# What You’ll 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 (whole milk preferred)
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 (optional)

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt keeps it surprisingly light while still delivering that rich, satisfying bite we all crave from baked dishes
  • Everything comes together in one pan, meaning less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your evening
02 -
  • Overcooking the chicken before adding the topping will make it tough, so start checking for doneness at the 25 minute mark
  • The topping will seem thick when you spread it, but it melts down into the perfect creamy layer during baking
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning so the topping adheres better
  • Room temperature yogurt mixes more smoothly and prevents any clumping in the topping
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