Description
Indulge in this delightful Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake, a healthy and satisfying dinner option that combines tender chicken with creamy artichokes and vibrant spinach. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also a fantastic way to sneak more greens into your meals. With its flavorful blend of garlic, lemon, and herbs, it’s sure to impress at family dinners or gatherings. Perfect for meal prep, you can whip it up ahead of time and enjoy delicious leftovers throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper
- ½ medium yellow onion
- 2 cans quartered artichoke hearts
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add finely chopped bell pepper, onion, drained artichoke hearts, chopped spinach, and optionally grated parmesan cheese to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and veggies; gently stir until everything is well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake uncovered for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg