Keto Spinach Artichoke Chicken (Print)

Creamy chicken bake with spinach, artichokes, and melted cheeses for a rich, low-carb main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, approximately 1.5 lbs

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
03 - 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

05 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/2 cup sour cream
07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Spices & Seasonings

10 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Place chicken breasts in prepared baking dish. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, onion powder, and half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Fold chopped spinach and drained artichoke hearts into the cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
05 - Evenly spread spinach-artichoke mixture over chicken breasts, covering completely.
06 - Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the top if desired.
07 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the top is golden brown and bubbling.
08 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before portioning and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like restaurant-quality comfort food but takes less time than ordering delivery.
  • The creamy, cheesy sauce makes chicken exciting again without any carb guilt.
  • Honestly, your oven does most of the work while you sit down and relax.
02 -
  • Don't skip the rest period or your beautiful casserole turns into creamy chicken soup when you plate it.
  • Softening your cream cheese ahead of time prevents lumpy sauce and makes your mixing so much easier.
03 -
  • A meat thermometer is your honest friend—it tells you when chicken is done without relying on guessing or cutting into it and losing all those juices.
  • Room-temperature cream cheese mixes infinitely smoother than cold, so pull it out while your oven preheats.
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