Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
– 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
– 5 oz fresh or frozen spinach, rinsed, drained, and chopped (about 3 1/2 packed cups)
– 1 (14 oz) can artichoke quarters, drained and chopped
– 1 1/4 cups milk
– 4 oz soft cheese (such as Neufchatel or a substitute like cream cheese), diced into small cubes
– 1/3 cup finely shredded hard cheese (such as Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, or Asiago)
– 1/4 cup sour cream
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste for added heat)
Instructions
1-First, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the chicken on one side until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165ΒΊF, which takes about 5 minutes more, then remove the chicken and cover it with foil to keep it warm.
2-Next, in the same skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the 5 oz of chopped spinach and the drained, chopped artichoke quarters, sautΓ©ing until the spinach wilts, which takes about 1 minute.
3-Pour in the 1 1/4 cups of milk while scraping up any browned bits from the pan to build that creamy base. Add the 4 oz of diced soft cheese and 1/3 cup of finely shredded hard cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper, and stir until the sauce thickens and the cheeses melt smoothly. Finally, mix in the 1/4 cup of sour cream, return the chicken to the skillet, nestle it into the sauce, and add red pepper flakes if you want a bit of heat.
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πͺ Pound chicken breasts for even and faster cooking.
π‘οΈ Use instant-read thermometer to ensure chicken reaches safe internal temperature.
π₯ If reheating, add milk or water to thin the sauce if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing and SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 508
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 854mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 162mg