Keto Spinach-Artichoke Chicken: A Healthy, Wholesome Fare

Spinach Artichoke Chicken is a comforting dish which is low on carbs. The dish is mostly prepared with chicken breasts and served in many cafes and restaurants in India. This dish is a perfect blend of chicken and spinach. It is easy to prepare the recipe and the chicken breasts are so juicy that they melt in the mouth immediately. Many diet-conscious people love to eat this dish at least once a week.

The meal is lovely to be served on the dinner table to guests or family members on a weekend. The addition of artichoke brings delightful flavours to the dish which makes the overall dish even more wonderful. You can prepare this recipe at home and serve it to your loved ones.

Here’s the recipe for Keto Spinach-Artichoke Chicken.

Cooking time: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 packet frozen spinach 
  • 1 packet cream cheese (softened) 
  • ½ cup artichoke hearts (drained and chopped) 
  • ¼ cup shredded parmesan Cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise 
  • ½ tsp garlic powder 
  • ½ tsp salt 
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste 
  • 1 tsp olive oil 
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese 

 Method:

  • In the first step, microwave spinach in a large bowl for approximately 2-3 minutes until it gets warm. 
  • Now, let it cool for a bit and then squeeze to remove the excess moisture.
  • Transfer spinach to the bowl after squeezing it. 
  • Add cream cheese, artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and salt as per your taste. 
  • Mix all the ingredients properly and leave them aside for a while. 
  • Next, pound chicken breasts to achieve an even thickness. It should not be thicker than 1-inch. 
  • Once done, add salt and pepper on both sides.
  • After this, preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Take a pan and heat olive oil in it over a medium-high flame. 
  • Include chicken breasts in the pan and cook them from both sides until it turns brown. 
  • It will take approximately 2-3 minutes and work in batches to cook the chicken breasts properly.
  • Next, place these chicken breasts in a baking dish. 
  • Spread spinach-artichoke mixture on top of each breast before putting it in the oven.
  • Bake the chicken breasts in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear. It will take approximately 20 to 22 minutes.
  • Keep a close eye while it is getting baked. Add an instant-read thermometer into the centre and it should read at least 74°C to ensure the chicken is baked.
  • Once done, take out the dish and top the breasts with the mozzarella cheese and again bake it until the cheese has melted. It will take only 1 to 2 more minutes.
  • Finally, a delicious and aromatic dish is ready to be served along with fried potatoes or veggies.