Description
Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake is a flavorful and hearty one-dish meal combining tender chicken breast pieces with a creamy mixture of artichokes, spinach, bell pepper, onion, and parmesan cheese, all baked to perfection with a zesty lemon and herb dressing. This easy, healthy dinner is perfect for busy weeknights and brings a delicious twist to classic chicken dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 to 4 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 cheese (optional)
Dressing
- 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
- Cut the chicken. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Dice the veggies. Add the finely chopped red bell pepper, yellow onion, drained artichoke hearts, roughly chopped baby spinach, and freshly grated parmesan (if using) to the mixing bowl on top of the chicken.
- Make the dressing. In a separate small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, dried oregano, dried thyme, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
- Stir it all together. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture, then gently stir everything until it’s well combined and evenly coated.
- Bake. Transfer the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking pan and spread evenly. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken pieces are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in the center.
Notes
- This dish is an excellent all-in-one dinner that’s easy to prepare, healthy, and delicious.
- It’s a great way to incorporate more artichokes into your meals for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Serve with a side of rice, quinoa, or crusty bread to make it a complete meal.
- Make sure to drain artichoke hearts well to avoid excess moisture in the bake.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the parmesan cheese or substitute with a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 374 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1134 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 112 mg
