Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Bake (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts baked under a creamy spinach and artichoke topping with Greek yogurt and cheese.

# 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, whole milk
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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 chopped 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, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
04 - Spread the spinach and artichoke mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, covering completely.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the topping is golden and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy Greek yogurt topping keeps the chicken incredibly moist while baking
  • It comes together in about 15 minutes of active prep time
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • Do not skip letting the chicken rest or the juices will run all over your plate
  • The topping will not look very browned but that does not mean it is not done
  • Check the internal temperature rather than cutting into the chicken
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for better browning
  • Let the topping mixture sit for 10 minutes before spreading
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