Description
Spinach artichoke chicken skillet blends creamy comfort with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Cheesy goodness meets lean protein in this quick, one-pan wonder that delivers restaurant-quality taste right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 small-medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 2 large halved)
Seasonings for Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Fat:
- 1 tablespoon ghee (or olive oil)
Sauce Base:
- 1 tablespoon ghee (or olive oil)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 (13.5-ounce / 400 milliliters) can unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
- ½ lemon, juiced
Thickening Agent:
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch
Additional Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables:
- 1 (14-ounce / 400 grams) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2 cups packed spinach
Garnish:
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Craft a flavor profile for chicken breasts by generously coating them with dried basil, garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Warm a skillet with ghee or olive oil over medium heat, creating a golden sear on each chicken breast. Cook thoroughly until internal temperature reaches perfection, approximately 6-8 minutes per side. Transfer cooked chicken to a holding plate.
- In the same skillet, introduce another drizzle of ghee or olive oil, carefully clearing any caramelized remnants. Gently sauté minced garlic and finely diced onion until their aromatic essence emerges, roughly 1-2 minutes.
- Construct a silky sauce by whisking together chicken broth, coconut milk, bright lemon juice, arrowroot starch, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to gently simmer, transforming into a luxurious, thickened consistency within 2-3 minutes.
- Lower the heat and fold in tender artichoke hearts and fresh spinach leaves. Briefly cook until spinach gracefully wilts and integrates with the creamy sauce.
- Nestle the reserved chicken breasts back into the skillet, lovingly coating them with the vibrant spinach and artichoke infusion.
- Elevate the dish with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, creating a final flourish of color and subtle heat. Serve immediately while the skillet remains piping hot.
Notes
- Perfectly sear chicken breasts by ensuring the skillet is at medium heat for even, golden-brown exterior.
- Create a silky, flavorful sauce by whisking ingredients thoroughly and allowing it to simmer and naturally thicken.
- Quick weeknight dinner that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes.
- Balance delicate flavors with a combination of tangy lemon, rich coconut milk, and aromatic herbs.
- Gluten-free and low-carb option that delivers maximum taste with minimal preparation complexity.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated gently to maintain sauce consistency and chicken tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg