Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Chicken

a centered bowl of artichoke spinach chicken with fresh basil and red pepper flakes

Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Chicken

An easy keto-friendly recipe made with chopped boneless chicken breasts, frozen spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, chicken broth, herbs, and spices.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4 30

Total Time 4 35

Servings

Calories 429kcal

Author Amee

Ingredients

6 (4 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks
12 oz frozen spinach thawed and squeezed of all liquid *see recipe tips for using fresh spinach
12 oz bag frozen artichoke hearts (you can also use drained canned artichoke hearts or drained marinated artichoke hearts for added zing)
2 cloves garlic minced
8 oz sour cream
1/2 cup chicken broth or chicken stock
8 oz cream cheese cut into cubes
1/2 tsp dried basil or 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp dried tarragon
1 tsp salt *you can adjust salt to taste after cooking
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
optional garnishes: freshly grated parmesan cheese, fresh basil, red pepper flakes, or Tabasco sauce

Instructions

Spray slow cooker with a little olive oil cooking spray.
Place all ingredients into the slow cooker and stir well.
Set slow cooker to low and cook 30 minutes, stir ingredients well to combine.
Cook for another 4 hours on low, then switch to warm until ready to serve. Stir well to blend before serving, and adjust salt to taste.
Garnish with optional freshly grated parmesan, fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, or Tabasco sauce. I love green Tabasco with this dish!

Notes

Thaw/drain your spinach. You can either thaw the spinach in the fridge overnight or quickly thaw it in the microwave in 20-second intervals. Then, wrap it in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and wring out as much liquid as possible. This helps prevent a loose, watery sauce.

Brown the chicken first. Consider browning the chunks of chicken in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker. This extra step creates a delicious crust on the chicken and enhances the dish's overall deliciousness!

Deglaze with wine. After browning the chicken, you can add even more richness to the dish by deglazing the skillet with a splash of white wine and scraping up any browned bits.

Season to taste. After cooking, don’t be shy with extra seasonings! You can always add more salt, but you can't take it away. Give the spinach artichoke chicken a taste and adjust the salt, pepper, and dried herbs as needed.

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