Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken
This Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken serves 46g protein and 546 calories per serving, positioning it as a legitimate high-protein main course. Quick stovetop batch-prep yields 4 servings, making it a centerpiece for your weekly meal prep. Use it to anchor multiple days of eating while maintaining lean muscle on a deficit.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(567g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 pinch salt & pepper ($0.03)
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Spinach(113g)
- •Artichoke Hearts, Canned, Drained(340g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Unsalted Butter(15g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(120g)
- •Sour Cream(120g)
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Cream Cheese(113g)
Standard block cream cheese. Neufchatel (1/3 less fat) is a good swap.
- •2% Milk(60g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(60g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •1 pinch crushed red pepper ($0.02)
- •salt and pepper to taste ($0.05)
Instructions
- 1Place the chicken on a cutting board and cover with a sheet of plastic to prevent splatter. Use a mallet or rolling pin to gently pound the chicken out to an even thickness (about 3/4-inch thick). Slice each chicken breast in half to create two pieces each. Or, use thin sliced chicken breast filets. Season the breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 2Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium. Once hot, swirl the oil to coat the surface of the skillet. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on each side and cooked through (5-7 minutes each side).
- 3While the chicken is cooking, roughly chop the spinach into smaller pieces. Drain the artichoke hearts and roughly chop them as well. Mince the garlic.
- 4Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it to a clean plate and cover to keep warm. Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet and continue to sauté over medium for one minute or just until the garlic begins to soften.
- 5Add the chicken broth to the skillet and stir to dissolve the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cut the cream cheese into chunks and add it to the skillet along with the sour cream. Whisk the ingredients together and continue to cook over medium, whisking continuously, until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the milk and stir until smooth again.
- 6Add the Parmesan, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and some freshly ground pepper to the skillet. Continue to heat and whisk for a couple minutes more. Finally, stir the spinach into the sauce, a handful or two at a time, until wilted (this should only take about a minute), then stir in the artichoke hearts.
- 7Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the creamy spinach artichoke sauce over top. Serve hot.
Nutrition — Per Serving
546
calories
46g
protein
31g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 29g
- Saturated fat
- 12.8g
- Sodium
- 755 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.2g
4 servings per batch · ~441g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains 46g of protein and 546 calories with 31g fat and 29g carbs. This is a higher-fat option that maintains strong protein content while keeping carbs moderate.
How long does Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken take to prep?
This recipe is quick prep and makes 4 servings on the stovetop, so you can batch-cook multiple dinners efficiently. It's formatted for straightforward weeknight execution or Sunday meal prep sessions.
Is Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken good for muscle gain?
At 46g protein and 546 calories per serving, this recipe works well during muscle-building phases when total daily protein is the priority. The fat content (31g) supports hormone production and satiety alongside the high protein load.
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