Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Ready in 20 Minutes
A quick and delicious chicken dish loaded with spinach, artichokes, and creamy cheeses, perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
Dairy
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Other
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper (for seasoning)
- optional for heat red pepper flakes (garnish if desired)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken, and cook 5-6 minutes per side until done. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet for 30 seconds, then add spinach and artichokes, cooking 2-3 minutes.
- Lower heat, stir in cream cheese, Parmesan, and half the mozzarella until melted.
- Slice chicken, return to skillet, coat with sauce, sprinkle remaining mozzarella, cover, and cook 1 minute.
- Serve hot, garnished with red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
This dish comes together quickly with simple ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights.