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
- 1Pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap to an even 3/4-inch thickness, then cut each in half. Season all pieces with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook 5–7 minutes per side over medium-high heat until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a clean plate and cover.
- 3While the chicken cooks, roughly chop the spinach and artichoke hearts, then mince the garlic.
- 4Add the butter and minced garlic to the same skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 minute until the garlic just begins to soften.
- 5Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet with a spoon to dissolve the browned bits. Cut the cream cheese into chunks and add it along with the sour cream. Whisk continuously over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Stir in the milk until smooth.
- 6Add the grated Parmesan and freshly ground pepper. Whisk over medium heat for 1–2 minutes, then stir in the spinach a handful at a time until wilted (about 1 minute), followed by the artichoke hearts.
- 7Return the chicken pieces to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Cook 1 minute over medium heat until heated through.
- 8Divide the chicken and sauce evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
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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