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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Skillet

Close-up of chicken pieces simmering in a rich, green sauce with spinach and artichoke hearts in a skillet.
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Make this rich and flavorful chicken dish cooked entirely in one skillet. It features tender chicken breasts coated in a creamy sauce with spinach and artichoke hearts.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the chopped artichoke hearts and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Stir in the cream cheese cubes until they melt and the sauce becomes smooth.
  7. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet in handfuls, stirring until it wilts down into the sauce.
  8. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and the sauce thickens slightly.
  9. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken completely in the creamy sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a tangier flavor, substitute half of the heavy cream with half-and-half.
  • You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the seasonings for a little heat.
  • If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash more chicken broth until you reach your desired consistency.

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