ONE Pan Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Recipe
Dinner should be easy and delicious every night. This ONE Pan Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Recipe is perfect.
Equipment
- Large skillet.
- Tongs
- Whisk
- Chef Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 large CHICKEN BREASTS
- 1 tbsp OLIVE OIL
- 4 oz CREAM CHEESE
- 1/2 cup HEAVY CREAM
- 1/2 cup PARMESAN CHEESE
- 2 cups FRESH SPINACH
- 1 can ARTICHOKE HEARTS
- 3 cloves GARLIC
- 1 tsp SALT
- 1/2 tsp BLACK PEPPER
Instructions
- Season your chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place the skillet over medium heat with oil. Brown the chicken on both sides until golden.
- Remove the chicken from the pan for now. Add the minced garlic to the hot oil. Stir it for one minute until it smells fragrant.
- Pour the heavy cream into the warm skillet. Add the cream cheese in small, soft chunks. Whisk the mixture until the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in the chopped artichokes and fresh spinach. Let the greens wilt into the hot liquid. Add the parmesan cheese and stir it well.
- Place the browned chicken back into the skillet. Spoon the creamy sauce over the top of the meat. Simmer for five minutes until the chicken is done.
Notes
- Dry the chicken with paper towels before cooking.
- Do not crowd the pan during the searing step.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for faster melting.
- Add a splash of broth if sauce gets thick.
- Freshly grate your parmesan for a better melt.
- Chop the spinach into small pieces for easy eating.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the chicken.
- Let the dish rest for two minutes before serving.