One Pan Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Recipe (2024)

This Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Recipeis made with simple and delicious ingredients like artichoke hearts and fresh baby spinach. If you love artichoke hearts and artichoke dip (or maybe even if you don’t), you’re definitely going to love this easy, comforting, 30-minute chicken skillet.

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken

I don’t know if you guys know this, but I have a serious weakness for artichoke hearts. From this healthy Mediterranean baked fish to this nourishing chicken and rice soup, there is always room for artichoke hearts somewhere.

I stumbled upon this old recipe the other afternoon and decided it deserved a much-needed face-lift. Still delicious, and just as easy to prepare as the original, in this recipe you’ll find juicy chicken, artichoke hearts, and fresh spinach all bathed in a light cream sauce.

My favorite part about this recipe is how easy it is to make! No fancy ingredients, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner!

How to make Spinach Artichoke Chicken

1. Prepare the chicken

Often, when you buy chicken breasts from the market they are super thick or, at the very least, uneven in thickness. This can be problematic.

For starters, super thick chicken breasts take too long to cook. And once they are cooked, they’re usually so crispy and dry around the outside, you wonder if you know what you’re doing at all.

Second, chicken that isn’t equal in thickness will cook at different rates which, well, is more work for you to keep track of.

Your best bet? Purchase chicken that is already thinly sliced. You may also use a meat tenderizer (or rolling pin) to pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap OR slice larger, fatter chicken breasts in half lengthwise creating two thinner chicken cutlets.

Now that you have the chicken sorted out, cover them in a little olive oil and spices. I like to add the chicken to a large mixing bowl, coat in a tablespoon of olive oil, and then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and homemade Italian seasoning.

2. Cook the chicken

Heat your skillet over medium-high heat. Before adding any oil, get your skillet nice and hot…and then add the olive oil.

Since this recipe calls for 6 chicken breasts, you’ll probably have to cook your chicken in two batches, three chicken breasts each time. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook each side for approximately 6 minutes. Your chicken will turn golden, but shouldn’t burn. If you notice it start to burn, reduce the heat.

Once the chicken is nearly cooked through (at least 145 degrees F with a digital meat thermometer, but no more than 155 degrees F) remove to a clean plate and repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.

3. Make the sauce

Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the butter and shallots and cook for a few minutes, stirring often. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.

• Note: Do not ignore the garlic…or the shallots…as these will burn quickly.

Then add the artichoke hearts, spinach, and chicken broth to the skillet followed by the half-and-half and shredded mozzarella just as soon as the spinach starts to wilt.

Return the cooked chicken back to the skillet. Reduce the heat, if needed, to prevent the half-and-half from boiling. Allow the chicken to simmer until warmed through and fully cooked (this shouldn’t take more than 3-5 minutes).

4. Garnish and serve.

Make any final adjustments to the sauce by adding additional salt or pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

Can I Use Frozen Spinach?

Absolutely. To use fresh spinach, remember to thaw it fully before adding it to the dish. It is also important to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the spinach before adding it to the skillet. For this reason, I always find it easier to use fresh spinach versus frozen.

How to Serve Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken?

This spinach artichoke chicken is fabulous served with a side of cooked pasta or egg noodles, garlic bread, or even creamy mashed potatoes. Looking for something a little more low-carb? Try serving with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.

Try these other delicious chicken recipes,

Creamy Mushroom Chicken Recipe

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

Creamy Chicken Florentine Recipe

Skillet Chicken with Bacon, Caper and Olive Sauce

Did you try making this easy creamy spinach artichoke chicken recipe?

Tell me about it in the comments below! I always love to hear your thoughts.

Originally published October 2, 2016. Updated with new images and post content on March 19, 2019.