Spinach and Artichoke Dip Chicken is an easy casserole recipe made with chicken breasts and a creamy, yet low-fat, spinach and artichoke dip.
One of my all-time favorite dips is Spinach and Artichoke Dip, but I rarely have an excuse to make it without having a party or potluck to attend…until now!
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Chicken is chicken breasts smothered in a thick and cheesy spinach and artichoke dip mixture then baked until hot and bubbly.
This easy chicken casserole recipe is NOT to be missed!
While the topping is delicious enough to dip into on its own with chips or crackers, you can practice some restraint by enjoying it over moist and juicy chicken breasts, which make the recipe less of a dip, and more of a meal. This dish is a bit of a splurge but so, so worth it. Company-worthy, too!
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Pin ItStar by slicing 1lb chicken breasts in half then season both sides with salt and pepper and place into a nonstick-sprayed 1-1/4 – 2 quart baking dish.
Next melt 1 Tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat then add 1 large minced shallot, season with salt and pepper, then saute until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and saute for 30 more seconds.
To the skillet, add 6oz 1/3 less-fat cream cheese and 6oz plain Greek yogurt.
Stir until the cream cheese has melted then remove the skillet from the heat and fold in 1-14oz can quartered artichoke hearts that’s been drained, 1-10oz package frozen spinach that’s been thawed and squeezed dry in a kitchen towel, and 1/4 cup each grated parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
Spoon the mixture over the seasoned chicken breasts then cover with a piece of nonstick sprayed foil and bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees.
Remove the foil then sprinkle 1/4 cup more of each parmesan and mozzarella cheese on top, and then bake for 10 more minutes uncovered, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes, then dig in, and eat up!
Cheesy, delicious, SPECIAL, and so scrumptious — I hope you love every last drop!
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, ~1lb
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt an pepper
- 6 oz 1/3 less-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 6 oz plain Greek yogurt
- 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess water squeezed out
- 14 oz can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice chicken breasts in half then season both sides with salt and pepper. Spray a 2qt baking dish with nonstick spray then place seasoned chicken breasts in the bottom.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat then add shallots. Season with salt and pepper then saute until softened, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic then saute for 30 more seconds. Add cream cheese and Greek yogurt then stir until smooth. Remove skillet from heat then fold in spinach, artichoke hearts, and half the parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
- Spoon mixture over chicken then smooth and cover with a piece of foil sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake for 20 minutes then remove foil and top with remaining cheeses. Bake for 10 more minutes or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly then let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
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This looks amazing!!! I just got so hungry.
Yum this looks amazing!!! I made a recipe very similar to this from Emily Bites blog. I need to make it again soon!
This was really good. My husband loved it. His direct quote was “hit another one out of the park.” I made angel hair with broccoli with it. It went really well. Thank you for the great recipe.
Looks scrumptious! i just made a chicken artichoke baguette because I love artichoke dip, too!
Looks good but I’m wondering…do you not attribute recipe sources anymore? I’ve seen this same spread recipe before. It’s a nice change using the Greek yogurt. I make my dip with that as well to save calories and fat.
I absolutely source other people’s recipes if I have adapted or been inspired by them in any way. This particular recipe is adapted from my own recipe for Skinny Spinach & Artichoke Dip, which you may have seen before: https://iowagirleats.com/recipes/appetizer-side-dish-recipes/skinny-spinach-artichoke-dip/
I can’t wait to make this, sans artichoke (they make me choke!) ;) I love a good spinach dip though!!
Oh yes! As soon as I’m through with this ridiculous nutrition challenge that prevents me from eating dairy I’m all over this sucker!
Slightly unrelated; have you ever tried TJ’s frozen spinach and artichoke dip?? I love it, my boyfriend hates it so it might be hit or miss for people. Anyway, it’s surprisingly not as terrible for you as you might imagine and I LOVE it with their tricolor flax seed chips. Mmmmm… For when you need a quick fix. ;)
Mmm I love TJ’s frozen spinach and artichoke dip! And that fact that it’s not *that* bad for you :P
This is so fun! I’ve made something extremely similar based off of one of Emily Bites’ recipes. Super delish combo and healthy too!
Are you craving artichokes? They’ve been in lots of your recipes lately! :)
I’m not a huge chip fan but I love artichoke hearts. Actually, I think artichoke bottoms are 100% better. I almost always sub them in recipes calling for hearts. Also, I cannot stand loud chewing/eating/slurping. We were at a restaurant recently where it seemed everybody near us had some eating quirk. My husband leaned in and said, “I’m so thankful for you.” “Why?” I asked, my heart skipping a beat. “Many reasons, but I am thankful you eat normally. Don’t look around…” Of course, I did, and I almost had to leave. :-P
Flabbergasted.
I make a chicken, artichoke, spinach and feta stuffed chicken (I just made it tonight in fact), and I always wish there was more of the stuffing (shocker – me wanting more of good stiff)! This is perfect. I’m definitely trying your version next week!
Do you think this would freeze well? Or just better to make fresh?
Looks like smothered chicken wins again!!