Description
A creamy, flavorful slow cooker dish combining chicken, spinach, and artichokes for a comforting meal that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2–3 cups fresh spinach (or frozen, defrosted and squeezed really dry)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, lemon juice for zing
Instructions
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and chopped artichokes until well combined.
- Spread the mixture over the chicken, then top with fresh spinach.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and stir to combine.
- Optional: For crispier spinach, add during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Do not freeze, as the texture may become watery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg