Keto Spinach Artichoke Chicken (Printable)

A creamy chicken bake featuring spinach, artichokes, and melty cheeses in a low-carb style.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
03 - 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

05 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/2 cup sour cream
07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Spices & Seasonings

10 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
02 - Place chicken breasts in prepared baking dish. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, onion powder, and half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Mix until smooth.
04 - Fold chopped spinach and drained artichoke hearts into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
05 - Evenly spread the spinach-artichoke mixture over the chicken breasts, covering completely.
06 - Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top if desired.
07 - Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and the top is golden and bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It delivers restaurant-quality creaminess without a drop of heavy cream or flour.
  • One pan means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner instead of scrubbing dishes.
  • The flavors are so rich that people forget they're eating keto-friendly food.
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese will create lumps in your sauce, so always soften it at room temperature first or you'll be fighting against yourself.
  • The mixture will look thin in the bowl, but it firms up beautifully during baking as the chicken releases moisture and everything melds together.
03 -
  • If your cheese topping isn't browning enough in the last few minutes, crank the broiler on for 60-90 seconds but watch it like a hawk because it can go from golden to burnt quickly.
  • The sour cream is doing real work here beyond just flavor—it's preventing the sauce from splitting during cooking, so don't skip it for yogurt or other substitutes.
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