Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken combines fresh spinach, artichokes, cheese, and cream cheese in a creamy chicken breast filling. Baked spinach artichoke chicken recipe is easy to prepare and cooks in minutes for a quick weeknight dinner!

spinach artichoke chicken bake
If you love cheesy, creamy spinach artichoke dip, get ready to swoon for baked spinach artichoke stuffed chicken! It combines the same classic dip flavors into an easy recipe, which requires 15 minutes prep and bakes in the oven in minutes.
Stuffed chicken breast recipes are a favorite because I can mix in healthy vegetables with a cheesy filling everyone loves. Even though they look impressive enough for company, they are actually very simple to throw together!
The cream cheese, spinach, artichoke filling cooks in minutes on the stove top. Cut a pocket in chicken, divide spinach artichoke mixture between the breasts, and bake in the oven. Baking the chicken instead of skillet frying makes a healthier, hands-off meal with less clean up!
If you love easy chicken recipes, try Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken and Honey Soy Chicken Thighs for more kid-approved and loved family loved recipes.
Ingredient notes
- Chicken breasts – Butterfly cut to make a pocket for the spinach artichoke dip filling. See below for “how to” photos.
- Fresh baby spinach – If you prefer, frozen chopped spinach may also be used. Be sure it is thawed and well-drained to remove excess liquid.
- Artichokes – Canned artichoke hearts, chopped, or use marinated artichokes for an additional level of flavor
- Cream cheese – Use regular or light for fewer calories. Greek yogurt or sour cream may also be substituted.
- Cheese – A mixture of parmesan and mozzarella cheese
How To Make spinach artichoke Stuffed Chicken
(Below shows step-by-step photos and modified instructions. For the complete recipe, along with ingredient amounts, scroll down to the recipe card.)
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Prepare a baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or spraying on cooking spray.
- In a large skillet saute garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat. Add fresh spinach, salt, and pepper. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Add cream cheese and artichokes and stir until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in mozzarella and parmesan cheese to spinach mixture. Set spinach artichoke filling aside.
- Use a sharp knife to cut a deep slit in each chicken breast to make a “pocket.” Lay prepared chicken breasts on a baking pan, drizzle tops the side of each chicken breast with olive oil and sprinkle on Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and paprika.
- Open slit in chicken and fill with spinach artichoke stuffing.
- Fold top of chicken back over and bake for 20-25 minutes.
How to butterfly Chicken Breasts for stuffing
Butterfly cut chicken breasts to make a pocket for the spinach artichoke filling. Leave the deep slit in the chicken without cutting all the way through and making two halves.
Butterflied chicken makes two thinner cutlets on either side of the filling. This helps the chicken bake quickly and evenly.
- Place the chicken on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to make a deep slit in the middle of the breast, lengthwise. Start at the thicker end and work the knife through the middle, down to the thinner end.
- Cut all the way across until you almost reach other side, so it will open like a book.
easy shortcut hack
Make artichoke spinach stuffed chicken even easier and faster by cutting out the stove top step.
To make a fast chicken filling, replace the sautéed garlic with 1 teaspoon garlic powder. In a large bowl combine thawed, well-drained frozen spinach, softened cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, artichokes, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Prepare chicken breasts by rubbing with olive oil and sprinkling with seasonings. Fill chicken pockets with spinach mixture. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
How long to Cook Stuffed Chicken Breasts?
Spinach artichoke stuffed chicken breasts bake in a 375ºF (190ºC) oven for 20-25 minutes.
When making stuffed chicken breasts use a thermometer to ensure the internal temperature has reached 165ºF (75ºC). Judging if stuffed chicken is cooked by appearance or cutting into it can be tricky and unreliable.
My instant read thermometer is one of my favorite cooking tools. It takes the temperature almost instantaneously and accurately, which is key when baking chicken.
To check the temperature of baked chicken make sure to insert the thermometer tip in the thickest part of the chicken, not the filling.
meal prep / make ahead tips
If you love a freezer, meal prep meal, this chicken recipe makes an idea make ahead meal! Follow the directions below to prepare and freeze unbaked for a future meal.
- Make the spinach artichoke dip filling and allow to cool completely.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts and prepare them with olive oil and seasonings as recipe states.
- Assemble each chicken breast by adding spinach artichoke stuffing.
- Wrap individual stuffed chicken breasts with plastic wrap and transfer stuffed chicken to a freezer ziplock bag.
- Pull out prepared chicken as needed and allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Bake according to directions, adding 5-10 minutes to cooking time.
frequently asked questions
Yes, all the ingredients in this recipe are low carb and keto-friendly. The veggies, spinach, artichokes, and fresh garlic compliment the keto diet. The remaining ingredients, mozzarella, parmesan, and cream cheese, are also low carb and ketogenic.
Yes, frozen chopped spinach may be substituted for the fresh baby spinach. Thaw a 10 ounce package and make sure it is well drained. Add the drained spinach to the skillet after the garlic has been sautéed.
Tip: A quick, easy way to remove water from thawed chopped spinach is squeezing it in a potato ricer.
Yes. The chicken breasts may be stuffed and assembled up to 4 hours before baking. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. For longer storage, unbaked stuffed chicken may also be frozen. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake according to directions, adding 5-10 minutes to cooking time.
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What to Serve With Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Slice the chicken breasts and serve over pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice for a low carb meal. Below are some other favorite sides to serve along with it!
- Roasted Butternut Squash
- Rice pilaf or cauliflower rice
- Salt Potatoes
- Bacon Brussels Sprouts
- Buttered noodles or veggie spirals
- Smashed Potatoes
- Baked Broccoli and Cheddar
- Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
expert Tips
- For a bit of spice, add crushed red pepper or hot sauce to the filling. Alternatively, sprinkle chicken breast skins with crushed red pepper.
- Using a thermometer is the most accurate way to tell when stuffed chicken is cooked to 165ºF (75ºC). Make sure to insert thermometer tip into the thickest part of chicken rather than the filling.
- To save time, use thawed and well drained frozen chopped spinach and mix with cream cheese and cheeses in a bowl. Replace sautéed garlic with 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Assemble stuffed chicken breast recipes ahead of time. Wrap prepared chicken with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator or freezer. Thaw before baking.
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Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 5 chicken breasts, butterflied with a deep slit (see recipe notes)
- ½ tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces fresh baby spinach
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 14 ounce canned artichokes, chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- ½ cup fresh parmesan, grated
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- garlic salt
- Italian seasoning
- paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
- In a large nonstick skillet heat ½ tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add half of the spinach, salt, and pepper. Stir until the spinach is wilted. Continue to add handfuls of spinach until all spinach is wilted. TIP: Placing a lid over the skillet helps the spinach cook down faster.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the artichokes and cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese melts and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in both mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Set aside.
- Place butterflied chicken breasts (see recipe notes) on the prepared baking sheet. On top of each chicken breast drizzle a little olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and paprika. Use your hands to spread olive oil and seasonings evenly over the top of chicken breasts.
- Open the chicken and evenly divide spinach artichoke filling. Close the chicken (like a closing a book), and bake for 20-25 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken breasts. For best results, use a thermometer to make sure chicken reaches a temperature of 165ºF.
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Recipe Notes
How to Butterfly to Stuff Chicken Breasts
Butterfly cut chicken breasts to make a pocket for the spinach artichoke filling. Leave the deep slit in the chicken without cutting through to make two halves.- First make a deep slit in the middle of the breast, lengthwise. Start at the thicker end and work the knife through the middle, down to the thinner end.
- Cut all the way across until you almost reach other side, so it will open like a book.
Can I Use Frozen Spinach?
Yes, frozen chopped spinach may be substituted for the fresh baby spinach. Thaw a 10 ounce package and make sure it is well drained. Tip: A quick, easy way to remove water from thawed chopped spinach is squeezing it in a potato ricer. Add the drained spinach to the skillet after the garlic has been sauteed.Shortcut Hack
Make this recipe even easier and faster by cutting out the stove top step. To make a fast spinach artichoke chicken filling, replace the sautéed garlic with 1 teaspoon garlic powder. In a large bowl combine thawed, well drained frozen spinach, softened cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, artichokes, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Prepare chicken breasts by rubbing with olive oil and sprinkling with seasonings. Fill chicken pockets with spinach mixture. Bake as directed.Nutrition
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Sheryl G. says
I made this recipe a few weeks ago and I’m making it again tonight! I just couldn’t stop thinking about how delicious it was. My whole family LOVED it.
Melissa Erdelac says
Love this, Sheryl! Thank you so much for letting me know!
Best,
Melissa
R Dodge says
Came out great! All the kids loved it!
Anonymous says
Made with rice pilaf and broccoli! Big hit!
Melissa Erdelac says
Glad to hear!
Melissa Erdelac says
I especially love hearing when it’s a hit with kids as well! Thanks for sharing!
Best,
Melissa
Laura says
Amazing! My friend sent me this recipe after making it. We all loved it including my young children! Will def add it into our rotation. I did use thinly sliced chicken and folded it in half and added more mozzarella cheese to the filling. I wish I could add a photo.
Melissa Erdelac says
Thank you Laura, and thank you Laura’s friend! Isn’t it so great when you make a meal that you love as much as the kids?? Adding more cheese never hurts!
Best,
Melissa
Julie Warner says
I have now made this four times! It is perfect combination of flavors and looks beautiful when served! It is my new go to recipe!
Melissa says
Thank you, Julie! I’m so happy to hear this!!
Best,
Melissa
Tammy says
Awesome recipe! Made it twice in past two weeks and even made for company ! Everyone enjoyed it. I served with sweet potato fries and a tossed salad.
Melissa says
Thanks Tammy! Now you have me thinking about sweet potato fries…
Best,
Melissa
Kathi says
Looks fantastic. Will make it this weekend but will bake/cook in a 400 degree F Air fryer Grill for 20 minutes per side. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Melissa says
Hi Kathi,
That sounds like a great idea. Let me know how it turns out!
Best,
Melissa
Barbara says
Sorry, I have a question. What do you put on top of the chicken? The recipe didn’t call for browning, yet it appeared to have color/seasoning?
Melissa says
Hi Barbara,
That is from the seasoning on top of the chicken, which is in the recipe card – a mixture of paprika, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.
Enjoy!
Melissa
Angel says
I LOVE this recipe, it was so juicy, easy to follow directions and my family is obsessed with it!
Melissa says
This makes me so happy! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know!
Best,
Melissa
Jill Sandilla says
This was awesome! Whole family liked it! And easy to make
Melissa says
Hey Jill, So glad you enjoyed it. It’s always a big score when the whole family likes a meal. Thanks for taking the time to write!
Best,
Melissa
Fitoru keto says
Wow! This chicken recipe really look so good! I can’t wait to try this someday. Thanks for sharing!
Melissa says
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy!
Deb says
EXCELLENT!
Melissa says
Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Donna H. says
This is the second time I have made this dish in the last two weeks for guests. A huge hit! I am not much of a cook, but this was super easy and fun to make. Thank you for the wonderful recipe my entire family enjoys! Will definitely keep this as a go to meal when expecting company.
Melissa says
Oh my gosh, Donna, this makes me so happy. I do think this recipe is a perfect company dish. It’s so easy, but looks and tastes divine. Thank you for taking the time to drop me a line.
Billy says
Definitely going to try this artichoke dip recipe next time I head to the store! Thank you for sharing!
Melissa says
You’re welcome. Hope you love it!
Nicole says
I love this recipe! It is so so good, I’ve recommended it to a lot of people too.
Melissa says
I appreciate that immensely! Thank you so much for taking the time to write.
Kat says
This looks amazing! What would you suggest serving with it on the side?
Melissa says
Thank you! I usually do some sort of roasted potatoes (there’s a couple of my favorite recipes on my site if you search “roasted potatoes) and an easy vegetable, like steamed corn. Buttered noodles or a rice dish would go with it as well. Enjoy!
Anonymous says
I made this last night and it was AMAZING! Thank you so much for this incredible recipe!!
Melissa says
That’s wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me you enjoyed it. Best, Melissa
Sarah Knepper says
Made this last night! It was super yummy!!
Melissa says
That’s great! Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it 🙂