Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- Fresh spinach (5 oz)
- Canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (14 oz)
- Plain non-fat Greek yogurt (1/2 cup)
- Garlic, minced (3 cloves)
- Olive oil (1 tbsp)
- Low-sodium chicken broth (1/4 cup)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Step 1: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and almost cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Step 2: Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Step 3: Stir in the chicken broth, then gradually whisk in the plain non-fat Greek yogurt until smooth. Add the chopped artichoke hearts and grated Parmesan cheese. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Step 4: Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until it wilts into the sauce, which usually takes 2-3 minutes. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Step 5: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy spinach artichoke sauce. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store any leftover High Protein Spinach Artichoke Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, keeping it fresh for another delicious meal.
- When reheating, gently warm the dish on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth or water if the sauce thickens too much, to maintain its creamy texture and prevent the chicken from drying out.
- This rich and creamy chicken dish is perfectly satisfying on its own, but it also pairs wonderfully with a side of fluffy quinoa, brown rice, or roasted asparagus to complement the flavors and soak up the delicious sauce.
- For an extra burst of freshness and to brighten the overall flavor, stir in a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 330
- Sodium: 335mg
- Fat: 13.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 2.8g