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Cheesy Spinach & Artichoke Pocket Chicken

A simple yet divine chicken dish, filled with a savory blend of cream cheese, spinach, and artichoke hearts with a topping of melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese. This easy-to-prepare recipe brings a gourmet feel to your at-home dining experience.
6
45 min
TOTAL TIME
664
CALORIES
$2.48
PER SERVING
Cheesy Spinach & Artichoke Pocket Chicken
Ingredients
11 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Frozen Spinach
4 oz frozen spinach
thawed and squeezed to remove water
Minced Garlic
1 tbsp minced garlic
Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
finely grated
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Whole Milk
1 cup whole milk
Italian Seasoning
2 tbsp italian seasoning
Cream Cheese
8 oz cream cheese
room temp
Mild Paprika
1 tsp mild paprika
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts
Artichoke Hearts In Brine
6 oz artichoke hearts in brine
finely chopped
Salt & Pepper
salt & pepper
for seasoning
Directions
PREPARATION
20 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2
Pat dry the chicken breasts and season both sides with Italian seasoning, mild paprika, salt and pepper.
3
Cut a deep pocket into the side of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut through to the other side.
4
In a bowl, combine thawed spinach, cream cheese, chopped artichoke hearts, mozzarella, parmesan and minced garlic. Stir well until the ingredients are fully combined.
5
Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach and artichoke blend, distributing it evenly.
COOKING
6
Place the stuffed chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
SAUCE
8
While the chicken is baking, pour the remaining spinach and artichoke blend into a pan over medium heat.
9
Stir in the whole milk and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce is hot and creamy.
SERVING
10
Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove from oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken before plating.
Health Info
Macros
10g
CARBS
44g
FAT
52g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
LOW CARB
Contains these allergens
MILK