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sliced chicken cooked in a crock pot with a cream cheese spinach sauce spooned over and a side of spaghetti

Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Chicken

This easy Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta is the perfect creamy, cheesy weeknight dinner! Tender chicken slow cooks in garlic, broth, and Italian seasoning, then gets mixed with cream cheese, Parmesan, spinach, and artichokes for the ultimate comfort meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (or boneless thighs)
  • 1 cup chicken stock or broth
  • ½ onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 14 ounce can artichoke hearts drained
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese + more for serving
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • Cooked spaghetti for serving (8 ounces)
  • 1 lemon

Method
 

  1. Spray a crock pot with nonstick spray. Add the chicken stock to the bottom. Place chicken breasts, diced onion, and minced garlic on top. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Cook on LOW for 5 hours. Remove chicken and set aside — slice or shred.
  3. Add artichoke hearts, cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, and spinach to the crock pot. Stir and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes.
  4. Stir again until smooth and creamy. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Return chicken to the sauce.
  6. Serve over cooked spaghetti and top with extra Parmesan. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 40gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 951mgPotassium: 814mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2195IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • Serve with garlic bread, salad, or roasted veggies.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Add a splash of broth or cream when reheating.
  • Frozen spinach may be used — thaw and squeeze dry before adding.
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