Name: Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 250 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breast; 2 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 10 oz frozen chopped spinach ((very well drained)); 1 (15 oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts; 8 oz cream cheese; ½ cup Parmesan cheese; ½ cup mozzarella Cheese

Ever had spinach artichoke dip in a restaurant? This recipe is similar to that but with more protein and no chips. I had a craving for spinach artichoke dip one night and decided to turn it into a whole dinner: spinach artichoke chicken in a slow cooker.

Spinach Artichoke Chicken

The chicken is topped with spinach, artichokes, and a mix of cheeses for a very protein rich (and low carb) quick meal that can be easily made in the Crock-Pot or on the stove.

Some kids might not like the strong flavor of the artichokes, but mine really enjoyed this recipe. We served it with homemade Caesar salad and it was wonderful!

This can be made in a slow cooker or just baked in the oven for about an hour.

Spinach and Artichoke Chicken and Crock Pot Option

Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Recipe

A protein packed take on spinach artichoke dip that uses chicken as a base for a delicious meal…

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Calories 289kcal

Author Katie Wells

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Servings

cups

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken breast
2 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
10 oz frozen chopped spinach (very well drained)
1 (15 oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts
8 oz cream cheese
½ cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup mozzarella Cheese

Instructions

Chop the chicken into bite-size pieces.
Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper and place in Crock-Pot for 2 hours on high or 4 hours on low.
When the chicken is almost cooked, add the well drained spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
Cook for another hour until the cheeses are well and stir to incorporate flavors.
Top with mozzarella cheese and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 289 Calories from Fat 190

% Daily Value*

Fat 21.1g32%

Saturated Fat 11.8g74%

Cholesterol 80mg27%

Sodium 644mg28%

Carbohydrates 5.5g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 0.8g1%

Protein 20.6g41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

If you’d rather bake this in the oven, simply combine all ingredients except the mozzarella cheese and cook it at 375°F for about an hour, adding mozzarella to the top for the last 10 minutes.

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Delicious Spinach Artichoke chicken recipe in a slow-cooker combines the flavor of spinach artichoke dip with protein in a one-pan dish.

About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Co-founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

Comments

61 responses to “Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Chicken Recipe”

Amy

March 22, 2019

This might be a silly question, but does the spinach need to be frozen? Would fresh spinach become over cooked? Thank you! Do love this recipe as is.

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Victoria

January 29, 2019

If you’re cooking this is the oven, how long do you cook the chicken for? And then how long do you cook with the rest of the ingridents for?

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Victoria

January 29, 2019

If you were to cook this in the oven, what would the steps be as far as adding in the spanich, artichokes, cream cheese, etc?

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Jennie

January 26, 2019

So it’s not really clear: When cooking in the oven, do you wait until the chicken is almost cooked before you combine the remainder of the ingredients and bake? OR do you combine everything all at the beginning with the raw chicken and bake?

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1. Wellness Mama
  
  January 27, 2019
  
  Wait until the chicken is almost cooked, then add the rest of the ingredients.
  
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Abigail

January 19, 2019

Hi! Have you tried this in your instant pot?? I just got one and am looking for good recipes.

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Liz

January 13, 2019

Dumb question, are you starting off with cooked or uncooked chicken? Planning on making it this week and two hours on high on the crockpot seems so quick.

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sheila

October 6, 2018

Excited to try this recipe! But can you please clarify – do you cook the chicken on low for 4 hours, then 1 additional hour after adding the spinach, artichokes, and cheese? Or do you add the spinach/artichoke/cheese after 3 hours, to cook for a total of 4 hours?

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kim

August 19, 2018

Hi. Can you send your calorie detail? I did min and it came up almost 500 calories and 9 carbs. I understand a little difference, but thats huge

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rose

June 29, 2018

Hi, I want to make this dish, but when I put all the ingredients in MyFitnessPal, and indicate 6 servings, I get 411 calories per 1 cup; not 289. I get even more calories when I put it in Carb Manager! I don’t know what is going on. 289 does seem very.

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Dreya

January 31, 2018

Made this last night & its sooo good! What is the calorie/carb/serving info?

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Donna Taylor

November 20, 2017

I’m wondering if turkey as a replacement for chicken would be weird? Thoughts?

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1. Katie – Wellness Mama
  
  November 20, 2017
  
  Give it a try and see how it turns out!
  
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Mila

September 13, 2016

Loved it! I used real garlic cloves instead (everything tastes better with real garlic!!!)! I can’t use just one or two cloves so I used about 7 🙂 so good!!!

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Caroline

February 26, 2016

Can I sub fresh baby spinach for the frozen spinach? If so should I add it the same time as you would the frozen? Thanks!

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1. Wellness Mama
  
  February 26, 2016
  
  You can, but I would not add the fresh spinach until close to the end. It will wilt easily and quickly with the heat. You also may need to add more liquid if needed (bone broth or water would work)!
  
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Teresa

February 16, 2016

Can I use legs and thighs?

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Christine

February 11, 2016

Do you cook frozen chicken in your crockpot, or is it thawed?

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Sherry

January 28, 2016

Should I cook the chicken in a skillet then transfer to a baking dish and add the other ingredients adding the mozzarella the last 10 min or so?

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1. Wellness Mama
  
  January 28, 2016
  
  If you aren’t using a slow-cooker, you could definitely make it that way.
  
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  1. Sherry
    
    January 28, 2016
    
    Thanks so much!! Love your recipes!!
    
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Brittany

January 5, 2016

Made this today in the crock pot, with the substitution of full fat sour cream instead of cream cheese. It tasted really, really good.

Also, I had an industrial sized tin of artichoke hearts in water. Marinated artichokes would have given me a bit oilier sauce, and I was really happy with the consistency of the sauce I created.

Thank you very much for this recipe!

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Stacy

November 21, 2015

Should it be grated or shredded Parmesan?

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Christy

September 22, 2015

I cut up the chicken and put it i the crockpot. Of course I then forgot to have my hubby turn it on. I would love to make this tonight how do I make it in the oven

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1. Wellness Mama
  
  September 22, 2015
  
  You should just be able to bake at 350 for about 45 minutes
  
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  1. Jennifer Carpenter
    
    July 29, 2016
    
    If cooking in the oven, do I cook it all at the same time or add spinach and cheese towards the end and if I should add it at the end, how long into it should I add them?
    
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Tammy

September 9, 2015

This was aaaaaamazing! I was looking for something to make tonight and was getting short on time. This was super easy. I made it in a cast iron skillet on the stove. It almost took as long to dice the chicken as to make the remainder of the meal. I subbed fresh baby spinach as I didn’t have frozen. I just made sure to drain all the liquid off before adding the cheeses. My family raved about this meal!

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