Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken
Fresh spinach, tangy artichoke hearts and savory parmesan make every bite of this Creamy Artichoke Chicken Skillet a dinner worth making for your kids.
Servings 4
Calories 707kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 2 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- 2 cloves garlic
- 15 ounce artichoke hearts, jarred
- 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
- 2 cup spinach
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 4 ounce cream cheese
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Give chicken a more even cook time by pounding out to an even thickness by using a mallet or backside of a spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Generously spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, until golden on both sides and no longer pink in the center. If chicken begins to stick, spray pan again. Remove from skillet and cover to keep warm.
- Using same skillet, melt butter over medium. Mince garlic and quarter artichoke pieces.
- Add garlic and flour to melted butter. Cook for 30 seconds while whisking. Add spinach and and artichoke. Saute for 1 minute.
- Pour in milk slowly while whisking and scraping the pan to remove any brown bits.
- Add cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. Mix and cook until melted. Add chicken back to the skillet; heat through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
