Description
Savory slow cooker spinach artichoke chicken delivers comfort on a plate with creamy, cheesy goodness. Rich Mediterranean-inspired flavors merge seamlessly, promising satisfying warmth for you at dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breast filets
- 14 oz (396 g) artichoke hearts, preservative-free or 6–8 artichokes from a jar, drained and chopped
- 8 cups spinach, loosely packed, chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 4 tbsps cream cheese, reduced-fat but not fat-free
- 4 tbsps parmesan cheese, shredded
- ¼ sweet onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, fresh, chopped
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Layer chicken broth, boneless chicken breasts, and fresh spinach leaves in a 4-quart slow cooker, creating a uniform foundation for the dish.
- Seasoning: Distribute minced garlic, diced onions, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper evenly across the chicken and spinach mixture to infuse deep, robust flavors.
- Cooking Process: Cover and set slow cooker to low (6-8 hours) or high (4-6 hours) setting, allowing ingredients to meld and chicken to become supremely tender and succulent.
- Sauce Creation: Once cooking cycle concludes, gently remove chicken breasts. Incorporate softened cream cheese, grated parmesan, and chopped artichoke hearts directly into the cooking liquid, whisking until a luxuriously smooth and creamy sauce develops.
- Serving: Transfer chicken to serving platters, lavishly drench with the velvety sauce, and optionally embellish with diced fresh tomatoes and an additional sprinkle of parmesan cheese for a visually stunning and flavor-packed presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Chicken Dryness: Cook on low setting for maximum tenderness and moisture retention, avoiding overcooking which can lead to tough meat.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Allow cream cheese to soften before adding to ensure smooth, lump-free sauce without separation.
- Artichoke Heart Selection: Choose marinated or canned artichoke hearts for enhanced flavor and easier preparation, draining excess liquid before adding.
- Serving Suggestion: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices and maintain optimal texture and succulence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg