Spinach Artichoke Chicken

This is everything you love about spinach artichoke dip, but here it’s turned into a full dinner.  Only a few minutes of prep and the oven does the rest. this is one meal which all will enjoy.

Modified from ALLRECIPES.COM August 2020

Author: Michelle Hanson

Michelle Hanson, MA, RD, LD is Fresh & Natural Food’s Registered Dietitian. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics with a minor in Community Health from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. She is a registered dietitian and current member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Michelle has been a nutrition consultant for numerous years as well as a nutrition research director at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.

Michelle is passionate about food and nutrition and believes in helping people find simple, realistic ways to make healthy eating a part of their everyday lifestyle.
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Servings: 6 | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Ready in: 50-55 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 (10 oz.) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 3/4 c grated parmesan cheese
• 3/4 c mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375º F. Line a 10 X15-inch baking pan with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
2. Stir together all ingredients except for chicken in a bowl. Arrange chicken in the prepared pan and cover evenly with artichoke mixture.
3. Bake 40-45 minutes or until an thermometer inserted into the thickest parts registers 165º.
4. Serve with your choice of sides.

Nutrition Information Per Serving (1 chicken breast and 1/4 cup topping): 469 calories; 28g fat (6 g sat fat); 44g protein; 9g carb ( 4g fiber, 1 g sugar); 477mg sodium