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If you’re a fan of spinach artichoke dip, you are gonna love this easy healthy spinach artichoke dip chicken recipe.
A light yet creamy version of spinach artichoke dip is spooned over skillet seared chicken breasts. Low in fat, full of flavor and coming together in about 15 minutes, this WW friendly chicken recipe is easy enough for a weeknight, yet impressive enough for date night. It’s sure to become a family favorite.
If you aren’t a fan of artichokes or don’t have them on hand, just use extra spinach instead.
Table of Contents
- How Many Calories and WW Points in this Quick & Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip Chicken?
- Ingredients
- How to Make Easy Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip Topped Chicken
- Recipe Notes
- What Should I Serve with this Speedy Spinach Artichoke Chicken?
- How Can I Use Spinach Artichoke Chicken Leftovers?
- Speedy Spinach Artichoke Dip Chicken Recipe
- More Delicious Spinach Artichoke Recipes for WeightWatchers
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Quick & Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip Chicken?
According to my calculations, each serving has 200 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Ingredients
- Fresh spinach, shredded – Frozen chopped spinach would also work. Just drain it and squeeze it dry before adding it to the other ingredients.
- Drained quartered artichoke hearts – Well drained marinated artichoke hearts would also work. As would chopped hearts of palm.
- Grated Parmesan cheese – Romano or asiago would be fine as well.
- Light mayonnaise – If you don’t have light mayonnaise substitute equal parts regular mayo and Greek yogurt. It’s what I usually do.
- Minced garlic – Fresh or from a jar. Granulated garlic or garlic powder would be fine. You’ll want less, 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon.
- Onion powder – Dried minced onion would also work. Use twice as much.
- Black pepper – Fresh ground is best.
- Shredded part-skim mozzarella – any mild shredded cheese will work – Jack, Swiss, etc.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – fresh or well defrosted if frozen.
How to Make Easy Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip Topped Chicken
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients
Step 2: Put the spinach and artichokes in a microwave safe bowl (affiliate link). Cover and cook for 1 minute on high.
Step 3: Add 1/4 cup Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic, onion powder, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Step 4: Fold in the mozzarella. Set aside the dip mixture while you prepare the chicken.
Step 5: Cover the breasts with wax paper or plastic wrap. Gently pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
Step 6: Spray nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken and cook over medium-high heat.
Step 7: Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side, or until browned. Top each breast with 1/4 cup of the spinach dip.
Step 8: Add 1/4 cup of water to the skillet and cover. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until chicken is done.
Step 9: Sprinkle each breast with 1 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese before serving.
Recipe Notes
Substitute fresh spinach with 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed dry).
Skip the pounding, and purchase thin sliced chicken breasts.
What Should I Serve with this Speedy Spinach Artichoke Chicken?
- Serve with brown rice and steamed broccoli or green beans.
- Enjoy alongside a Low Calorie French Shredded Carrot Salad
- Keep it super light and healthy with a simple green salad or a spicy slaw
- Pair with a baked sweet potato and sautéd spinach.
How Can I Use Spinach Artichoke Chicken Leftovers?
- Enjoy any leftover dip with raw veggies.
- Dice chicken breast and mix with dip, warm and use to top a baked potato (white or sweet).
- Make a creamy chicken quesadilla.
- Top an English muffin for a cheesy chicken melt.
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Speedy Spinach Artichoke Dip Chicken Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach, shredded
- 1/2 cup drained quartered artichoke hearts
- 1/4 cup plus 4 teaspoons, grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
Instructions
- Put the spinach and artichokes in a microwave safe bowl (affiliate link). Cover and cook for 1 minute on high.
- Add 1/4 cup Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic, onion powder, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Fold in the mozzarella. Set aside the dip mixture.
- Cover the chicken breasts with wax paper or plastic wrap. Gently pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Spray nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
- Add chicken to skillet and cook over medium-high heat. Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side, or until browned.
- Top each breast with 1/4 cup of the spinach dip.
- Add 1/4 cup of water to the skillet and cover. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until chicken is done.
- Sprinkle each breast with 1 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 SmartPoints (Green plan) 2 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 2 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) Substitute fresh spinach with 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed dry). Skip the pounding, and purchase thin sliced chicken breasts.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: Eat What You Love Everyday (affiliate link) by Marlene Koch
More Delicious Spinach Artichoke Recipes for WeightWatchers
- Chunks of artichokes and bits of spinach tossed with pasta, Greek yogurt, low fat cream cheese, grated Parmesan, shredded mozzarella and baked until golden, this Spinach Artichoke Baked Pasta is a family favorite!
- Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Ravioli Soup has all the goodness of the classic dip turned into a lighter and healthier low calorie soup.
- A simple dish with chicken, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and Goddess Dressing, Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Goddess Chicken is a favorite meal served with low calorie mashed potatoes, couscous, white or brown rice, or riced cauliflower.
- When you are looking for a simple make ahead brunch, lunch or dinner, savory deep dish Spinach Quiche is sure to satisfy.
How is the calorie count only 200 when .25 pounds of chicken alone is 187?.
This says that there are 120 calories in 4 ounces of boneless skinless chicken breast: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/nutrition-facts-calories/4-oz-chicken-breast
I made this tonight, and used a little bit of feta cheese in place if the mozzarella! It was so delicious ?
Fantastic!
I don’t have a microwave. What would I do instead? I will be using frozen spinach.
Hi Joanne, If you are using frozen spinach, you’ll want to defrost it and then press out as much excess water as possible. I would then stir 1/4 cup of the well defrosted and well drained spinach with the artichokes and proceed with the recipe. No need to microwave. Hope this helps. ~Martha
Hello, is there anything I can replace the Mayo with?
Plain Greek yogurt is a great substitute!
Martha, I noticed your yummy looking recipe for Speedy Spinach Artichoke Dip Chicken did not mention if the artichoke hearts are the ones in oil or water. This would affect the points value. I typically use the ones in water. Please clarify.
Hi Martha, the ones in water, not the ones marinated in oil. ~Marth
Martha, I would love to try some of your recipes but you never state the sodium content and between high blood pressure and kidney disease, I need to be very careful and must monitor my salt intake. Can this problem be remedied? I notice most of the WW recipes neglect the salt factor.
Hi Lenore,
Sodium is just too variable depending on kinds of products used and because many of my recipes are written to season to taste it’s impossible to accurately report a number. There are lots of nutrition calculators available that will help you determine the sodium content. Here’s a link to one: https://www.verywellfit.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4157076
Hope this helps! ~Martha