On a hectic evening, Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Chicken Recipe means tossing 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained, 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped into the slow cooker and walking away. A few hours later you sit down to a hot, filling dinner without standing over the stove.
Perfect for busy days, this Crockpot recipe combines simple ingredients and requires just a few steps to create a satisfying dish that can be served over rice, pasta, or on its own.
Easy Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Chicken
This recipe features chicken breasts cooked slowly with spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, and seasonings, resulting in a creamy and savory dish. It takes about 6 hours in the crockpot and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
- Layer the Mixture: Spread the spinach-artichoke mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks, mixing it with the sauce. Serve warm over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
I keep coming back to Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Chicken Recipe because it fits a busy schedule and still tastes like a proper meal. Serve it with whatever you have on hand and adjust the spices to suit your family.
