3.07.2016

{Recipe} One Pan Italian Chicken & Artichoke Bake



Ya'll know how I feel about chicken.  It is NEVER something I crave.  I'm actually quite jealous of those who do yearn for it.  Maybe I'd be a pant size smaller if I ate more chicken & less...everything else.  But, I do have to say, this chicken was pretty damn good & SO easy to make.  I love one pan dishes & I know Joey my dishwasher appreciates them too.  I did lie just a little bit though, this recipe does require one mixing bowl in addition to the baking pan, but I swear, that's it!  This chicken packs a ton of flavor, plus it's surrounded by artichoke, tomato & topped with low fat cheese. I'd say that's a win!  The original recipe served this dish over pasta. Personally, I think that would have been a bit too much so we ate it just as is.  I'll be making this again, so I think next time I might try serving over some rice!

ABOUT
Serves: 4-6 (Servings 1/2 chicken breast = 6 servings)
Cook time: 30-35 mins
How difficult was this? Not too bad!

INGREDIENTS
4 Boneless chicken breasts, cut in half width wise
4-5 roma tomatoes, chopped but leaving the pieces a bit larger
4 garlic cloves, minced
Small jar of artichoke hearts, drained 
2 Cups fresh spinach
1 Package low sodium Italian Seasoning or Italian mix found in the seasonings aisle 
1 tsp sugar
2.5 Tbsp flour
1/5 Cups reduced fat (or part skim) shredded Mozzarella cheese
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, artichoke hearts, spinach, olive oil, sugar, flour, salt & pepper. Mix well.
Place chicken breasts evenly in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. 
Spread spinach & artichoke mix evenly over chicken making sure to place in-between chicken breasts.
Sprinkle package of Italian Seasoning over top. 
Place dish in oven until chicken is almost done, about 15 mins.
Remove from oven & sprinkle cheese over each piece.
  
Turn on the broiler.
Place dish back in oven & broil until cheese is golden brown, approx. 5 mins but keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn. 
Remove & serve!

Adapted from Our Story


2 comments:

  1. Yum! Do you think I could use chicken breast cutlets (8) instead of 4 halved chicken breasts?

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    1. Oh totally! Any chicken I'm sure would easily substitute!

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