If you love this creamy chicken dinner recipe, you’ll love my Marry Me Chicken, Creamy Chicken Marsala, Creamy Garlic Chicken, and Poppyseed Chicken. This recipe is JUST like everybody’s favorite creamy spinach artichoke dip in dinner form, and it’s genius. With only 10 minutes of prep, and just 30 minutes in the oven, it’s perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it with a crisp salad, some garlic bread, or cooked pasta, rice, or potatoes to finish out the meal and dinner is ready! If you want more delicious ideas of how to use spinach, try my Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, Strawberry Spinach Salad, Spinach, Bacon & Egg Salad, and this Creamy White Chicken Lasagna with Spinach!
What You’ll Need
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Chicken – I’ve used small boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs too. Spinach – Use freshly chopped spinach leaves for the best vibrant color, flavor, and added nutrients. Artichoke Hearts – Marinated artichoke hearts have so much amazing flavor! Drain them and give the artichokes a rough chop before using in the recipe. Cheese – Freshly grated parmesan cheese is used for mixing with the chicken, but you will also need some shredded mozzarella for the top of the dish. Mayonnaise – Use full-fat, real mayonnaise for the best creamy flavor and texture for the sauce. Sour Cream – Adds to the creaminess of the sauce and also adds a slightly tangy flavor. Garlic – Freshly mincing your own garlic is the best way to give you a great savory flavor, but you can use garlic powder or garlic puree in a pinch, but the amounts needed will vary. Salt & Pepper – I always use kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to season.
How to Make This Recipe
Tips for Success
Every oven will work a bit differently, so always use a digital meat thermometer (affiliate link) to check the doneness of the chicken. The internal temperature will reach 165°F when it’s done. Pound the chicken with a meat mallet on the thickest side until the chicken breast has an even thickness to ensure it cooks evenly. If you have really big chicken breasts, I recommend using only two of them and slicing them in half horizontally instead. Make the creamy sauce up to a day in advance, and store it in an airtight container in the fridge before assembling the dish and baking it.
Substitutions and Variations
Add some spice. Add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the spinach artichoke mixture to add a bit of spice, or throw in some diced jalapenos for a little heat. Use other cheeses. You can use any cheese here. The parmesan gives the chicken a delicious flavor, but you can use Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or Cheddar Cheese for the top to change the flavor. Add veggies. You can add nutrients and color to this dish by adding more veggies. Try sweetcorn, peas, green beans, chopped peppers, chopped red onions, or even diced carrots. Use other kinds of chicken. You can use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for this recipe, but you won’t need to cook it for as long in the oven—just until heated through. If you use raw chicken cutlets, you can slightly reduce the baking time to 20-30 minutes; just remember to check the internal temperature before eating them.
More Easy Chicken Recipes
Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Bruschetta Chicken The BEST White Chicken Enchiladas Marry Me Chicken Orange Glazed Chicken Wings
Try some veggies like my Duchess Potatoes and Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, and this Heirloom Tomato Salad with Burrata, or my Fluffy Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Bacon & Pine Nuts, and Oven Roasted Cauliflower. You could also serve this chicken dish with Egg Noodles or Pasta, and don’t forget the bread! Try my Grilled Garlic Bread, Homemade Crescent Rolls, or these Cheesy Garlic Mozzarella Swirl Rolls!
Creamy Garlic Chicken
Mom’s Chicken Cordon Bleu
Outback Alice Springs Chicken
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