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Spinach Artichoke Chicken Recipe Like spinach artichoke dip but healthy and with protein Spinach Artichoke Chicken

I love spinach artichoke dip at restaurants, but not being a fan of GMO-pesticide-filled-corn-chips makes dip not so fun! I love the flavors of this dip and wanted to figure out a way to incorporate them in a healthy meal that also included protein, thus Spinach Artichoke Chicken in the crock pot was born.

This recipe is very easy to make and cooks in the crock pot. It has the same taste and creaminess as Spinach Artichoke dip without the need to “dip” it. It is also excellent over a bed of cooked spaghetti squash to make a grain free pasta dish.

Spinach Artichoke Chicken
 
Spinach Artichoke Chicken Recipe Like spinach artichoke dip but healthy and with protein Spinach Artichoke Chicken
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A protein filled take on the classic Spinach and Artichoke Dip!
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients
  • 1.5-2 pounds of chicken breast, thighs or strips NO BONES!
  • 1 package of frozen chopped spinach, very well drained
  • 1 large (about 15 ounce) jar of marinated artichoke hearts (without vegetable oil or chemical ingredients)
  • 8 ounces of cream cheese
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (optional)
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon each of Garlic powder, salt, pepper

Instructions
  1. Chop chicken into bite sized pieces, season with garlic, salt and pepper and place in crock pot for 2 hours (on high) or 4 hours (on low) [Note: This can vary by crock pot.]
  2. When chicken is almost cooked, add the well drained spinach, drained jar of artichoke hearts, cream cheese, and parmesan cheese.
  3. Cook for another ½ hour to an hour until cheeses are well melted and stir to incorporate flavors.
  4. Top chicken mixture with mozzarella cheese and serve.

Notes
If you prefer not to use the crock pot, you can place chicken in a baking dish, add other ingredients except cheese on top and bake approximately 1 hour or until chicken is cooked.

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  • http://www.healthydiaries.com/ maria@healthydiaries

    I couldn’t decide what to make for dinner tonight, until now! Thanks for the recipe!

  • http://profiles.google.com/kdfgreene Kristina Greene

    You had me at the title.  Crock pot just put this over the top!  can’t wait to try.

  • http://www.morethanmundane.com/ Krissajeldy

    This sounds delicious…and I always love a new crock pot recipe!

  • Laine

    Can you substitute something else for cream cheese? ie. cottage cheese?

  • http://wellnessmama.com Wellness Mama

    You probably could without a problem or even just leave it out.

  • Andrea

    Can you specify the size of package of spinach? Also you can get artichoke hearts in the freezer section at the grocery store!
    I have everything I need for this recipe. Hello, lunch!

  • http://www.facebook.com/amy.b.wilson.73 Amy Baker Wilson

    I made this last night, and everyone loved it! Thanks!

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  • Cassie Oglesby

    what temp if i’m using oven instead of crock pot?

  • http://wellnessmama.com Wellness Mama

    Low

  • http://wellnessmama.com Wellness Mama

    Sorry…. 325 :-)

  • Cassie Oglesby

    haha… thanks :}