Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Bake (Printable)

Tender chicken with creamy spinach and artichoke topping. Easy 45-minute main dish with Greek yogurt and cheese.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, approximately 1.5 pounds
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 can artichoke hearts (14 ounces), 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

# Steps:

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. Remove from heat.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, Greek yogurt, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Mix until well combined.
04 - Spread the spinach and artichoke mixture evenly over each chicken breast, covering the top surface completely.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or 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 plating and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy yogurt topping keeps the chicken incredibly moist while baking so you never end up with dry poultry
  • It tastes like your favorite appetizer but with enough protein to count as a real meal
02 -
  • Pounding the chicken to even thickness before baking prevents thin parts from drying out while thick parts finish cooking
  • Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer instead of guessing by sight alone
03 -
  • Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the artichoke hearts so your topping does not become watery
  • Let the chicken come to room temperature for about 20 minutes before baking for more even cooking
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