Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Skillet
A creamy Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Skillet recipe that's perfect for dinner and can be paired with bread or pasta.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 580 kcal
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1½ pounds
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ¾ cup chicken stock
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups loose packed spinach, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or dried plus more for serving
- 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- freshly cracked black pepper for serving
- crusty bread for serving
Season the chicken all over with 1 teaspoon of the salt. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the chicken. Cover and cook until the internal temperature registers 165°F on an instant read thermometer, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board to rest.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the butter and stir until melted.
Sprinkle in the flour and cook, whisking, until fully incorporated, about 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken stock, milk, and cream cheese until fully incorporated. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking until smooth and slightly thickened. Stir in the spinach, basil, artichoke hearts, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt until the spinach is wilted and the artichokes are warmed through, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan. Nestle the cooked chicken into the sauce and turn to coat.
Sprinkle it with parmesan, basil, and pepper. Serve with crusty bread on the side.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 580kcal
Keyword artichoke, chicken, Creamy, dinner, skillet, spinach