Description
Creamy spinach artichoke chicken brings Mediterranean comfort to your dinner table with a delightful blend of tender chicken, rich cheese, and garden-fresh ingredients. Hearty flavors and simple preparation make this dish a perfect weeknight meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 cup (240 ml) chopped spinach
- 1 cup (240 ml) chopped artichoke hearts
Cheese:
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375F (190C), preparing for a culinary transformation.
- Craft a creamy blend by gently mixing verdant spinach, tender artichoke hearts, melty mozzarella, and sharp Parmesan cheese into a harmonious filling.
- Transform each chicken breast into a potential flavor vessel by delicately slicing a hidden pocket along its length.
- Generously load each chicken breast with the luxurious spinach and cheese mixture, ensuring every crevice is filled with delectable ingredients.
- Arrange the stuffed chicken breasts in a spacious baking dish, allowing each piece ample room for even heat circulation.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and let the chicken roast for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature reaches a safe 165F (74C) and the exterior turns golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oven, let rest briefly, then present these stuffed chicken breasts as a show-stopping main course that promises rich, complex flavors in every succulent bite.
Notes
- Master precise chicken pocket cutting by using a sharp knife and gently slicing horizontally through the thickest part without piercing completely through.
- Enhance flavor intensity by seasoning chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper before stuffing for deeper taste profile.
- Prevent dry chicken by checking internal temperature early and removing from oven immediately when reaching 165F to maintain moisture and tenderness.
- Accommodate dairy-free diets by substituting dairy cheeses with nutritional yeast or cashew-based cheese alternatives for similar creamy texture and richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg