Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake
This Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake is a delightful one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, nutrient-rich spinach, and tangy artichokes in a creamy, flavorful sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this dish is quick to prepare and sure to please both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- ½ medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 (13.5-ounce) cans quartered artichoke hearts (drained and excess liquid gently squeezed out)
- 2 cups (lightly packed) baby spinach (roughly chopped)
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan (optional)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced (about 1 tablespoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice))
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add finely chopped red bell pepper, yellow onion, drained artichoke hearts, roughly chopped spinach, and parmesan cheese (if using) to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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