Description
A perfectly portioned, single-serving creamy spinach artichoke chicken skillet that delivers restaurant-quality flavor with zero waste. Ready in under 25 minutes using just one pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium boneless skinless chicken breast (approx. 6 oz / 170g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 small can artichoke hearts (approx. 7–9 oz / 200-250g), drained
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (60g)
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (25g)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breast dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. If thick, pound to 1/2 inch thickness.
- Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes on the first side until golden brown, then flip and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze with a splash of water if needed to scrape up browned bits.
- Pour in heavy cream and add softened cream cheese. Whisk gently over low-medium heat until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in drained artichoke hearts and simmer for 1 minute to thicken slightly.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the chicken.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (165°F).
- Remove lid, sprinkle mozzarella over the chicken, and let sit for 1 minute until melted and bubbly. Adjust seasoning and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure chicken is patted completely dry before searing to achieve a good crust. Soften cream cheese to room temperature to prevent lumps. Drain artichoke hearts thoroughly to avoid a watery sauce. This recipe does not freeze well due to the dairy content; best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hearty meal
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
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