Yields: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook time: 30-40 minutes
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (trimmed of excess fat)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the spinach artichoke dip
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Equipment and Utensils
- Large skillet
- Medium bowl
- Baking dish (9×13 inch is ideal)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease your baking dish lightly.
2. Prepare the chicken
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook about 5-6 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F).
- Remove chicken from skillet and let cool slightly before shredding or cutting into bite-sized pieces.
3. Make the spinach artichoke dip
- In a medium bowl, combine the thawed and squeezed spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until everything is well combined and creamy.
4. Assemble the dish
- Spread half of the spinach artichoke dip mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Place the shredded or chopped chicken pieces on top of the dip layer.
- Spread the remaining spinach artichoke dip on top of the chicken.
5. Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the cheese is lightly browned.
6. Serve
Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite dipping options like:
- Tortilla chips
- Pita bread
- Crackers
- Celery Sticks
- Carrot Sticks
Tips
Make it ahead: Prepare the spinach artichoke dip in advance and refrigerate it. Assemble the dish just before baking when you’re ready to serve.
Lighten it up: Use reduced-fat cream cheese, light mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Spice it up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
Get creative: Experiment with different cheeses, add some fresh herbs, or a sprinkle of crispy bacon pieces!
