Chicken breast recipes can be dry and boring but not with this one. Roasted artichokes in a lemony sauce combined with spinach for a hearty, healthy and luscious chicken breasts every time.
One skillet lemon artichoke chicken dinner, ready in less than 30 minutes. Add some spinach and tomato for more colors and nutrients, serve with rice and you've got a drool-worthy dinner.
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Hearty and nourishing, this is the kind of recipe that after you eat, you'll feel you did your body good. We are talking simple, bright, fancy, real food and beautiful chicken dinner out of nowhere.
I am used to having artichokes with ground beef like in this stuffed artichokes casserole, it is a classic in the Egyptian kitchen. But this time, we are making it with chicken breast. Everyone is seeking healthy foods, and we really have to. After all these cookies, chocolate, cakes, pies... etc. It is indeed overwhelming, but hey that's what holidays are for. Food, Fun, Family, and Friends and I will never want it any other way.
I think we are all ready for some healthier stuff, and by healthier I mean more fruits, veggies, and probably lean meat. My idea about healthier recipes is also delicious recipes like this one. Creamy, tangy, and oh so good.
Recently I took my oldest to the pediatrician and there was this nice nurse waiting for him, you know to take all his measurements and stuff. When she knew that he is almost 15, she looked at me and said " Is he behaving well?", cos we have shots for that as well 😆. I replied " He has his moments but in general he is a good boy", the lady then gave me a piece of advice that I need to be firm and in this time we are living in I have to be firm.
She continued on a story about her daughter that when she was 14 I guess, she used to slam her bedroom's door whenever something happens. One day the mom told her if you did that again you'll not like what will happen next, the girl bluntly slammed her door not once but twice 🚪🚪. What do you think the mom did?
She went up to her daughter's room and took off the door!! The woman ACTUALLY made her daughter's room door-less, I seriously find it funny 🤣. SO, I gave my son this look 😈, and he replied back with that look that says " Don't you dare think about it" hehehehe. But seriously guys, although this might seem cruel to some people, sometimes kids drive you nuts. Yes to the point that you take off their bedroom's door 😅, I really cannot stop laughing about this.
How to make creamy lemon artichoke chicken
You are 20 minutes away from having this for dinner tonight. So let me show you how easy and quick this recipe is:
- In a cast iron or non stick skillet, melt butter add chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook on each side for almost 5-8 minutes until lightly and nicely browned. Set the chicken aside.
- In the same pan, melt more butter ,we are talking in terms of 1 or half a tablespoons, and saute tomatoes. Set them aside with the chicken.
- We'll repeat these steps with artichokes and spinach and then set them aside.
- Now add garlic, saute for a little and do not let it brown or it will make your sauce bitter. Stir in flour then lemon juice. Pour the stock and stir until it thickens.
- Put everything back into the skillet again and give it a minute or two to get to know each other on low flame and you are ready to serve your delicious meal. Serve it with a side of rice or pasta, I personally prefer rice or probably couscous.
The idea behind this dish came from a Village Inn dish that I've ordered this recently. Unfortunately, the dish was not what I've expected. Chicken slices was very dry, it had very few artichoke pieces and there was barely enough sauce. I was very disappointed and decided to make it myself, and boy was I pleased.
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Lemon Artichoke Chicken
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Lemon Artichoke Chicken Breats
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons butter divided.
- 1 pound chicken breast thinly sliced.
- Salt and pepper.
- 1 pint grape tomato.
- 1 (14 oz) can artichoke, drained.
- 2 cups spinach.
- 1 large garlic clove minced.
- 1 Tablespoon flour.
- Juice from half a lemon
- 1 cup chicken stock.
Instructions
- In a skillet, over medium heat, melt 1 Tablespoon of butter then add chicken breast, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook on both sides until browned on the outside, 5-8 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and cover.
- In the same skillet, melt ½ Tablespoon of butter add tomatoes and saute until tomatoes get charred a bit. Transfer the tomato to the plat with the chicken.
- Add another ½ Tablespoon of butter to the pan then add artichokes and spinach. Sauce over medium heat until spinach is wilted and artichokes begins to brown. Transfer to the plate with the chicken and tomato.
- Melt the remaining Tablespoon of butter, sauce garlic for just 30 seconds then add the flour cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add lemon juice, stock and stir on low until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer chicken, tomato, spinach and artichokes back to the pan and toss to coat. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Simmer on low for a minute or so.
- Serve hot with rice, pasta or any side you like.
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Gail Drummond
It was delicious. My husband said it is a keeper.
Neva
This was absolutely amazing. I did increase the garlic and spinach (because we love them) and added 8 oz of cremini mushrooms (because I had them). We had it with fresh rosemary ciabatta from the farmers market and roasted baby red potatoes (also with rosemary and garlic). Thank you for creating this!
Eileen
This turned out really good! Love the sauce. Delicious
Anna Likousis
I'll try it for sure. Thanks for your recipe
Celeste
Amira, Thank you for this recipe! I was traveling last week and had this dish at Village Inn in Tucson, AZ. Mine was delicious with juicy chicken and plenty of sauce. I needed something gluten-free and the waitress thought this dish was my best bet. I am not a cook, so when I returned home and wanted to reproduce the dish, I looked for a chicken/artichoke/grape tomato recipe. I'm so glad I found yours! I did some things differently and obviously used gluten-free flour in the sauce. This is such a robust recipe, my dish came out fine anyway.
Amira
Thank you Celeste, I am super excited that it worked with you using gluten free flour.
Kat
I’m making this in a couple days. However, I will marinate the chicken in a mix of Italian dressing, smashed garlic, and a tablespoon of worscheshire (sp) for a couple hours. I may even add In a bit of wine. I’ll strain the marinade into the pan after browning the chicken. I’ll also add shallots to the recipe. I made a recipe like this years ago with breaded chicken before I knew you need to brown the chicken! I have no doubt that this recipe is amazing as is, but cooking is my passion, and I love to put a spin on recipes that look amazing to start with. Thanks for sharing!
Amira
Wow, your versions sounds interesting. I will sure try it (minus the wine) and I bet it is going to be amazing. Thank you fore your suggestions.
Wendy
Amira: This recipe sounds and looks delicious. I picked up the ingredients today to make it for Sunday dinner. But I have a question.. what is the 'sauce' you add with the tomatoes in step #3? Or is that just a typographical error?
Amira
Wendy, I really hate that auto correct thing, it is supposed to be saute not sauce :). Thanks and I hope you'll like the recipe.
M been
Hi Amira,
Did you really want us to (step 5) cook the flour for 30 minutes?
M
Amira
Fixed, thank you M been for the email as well :).
Nova
I made this recipe for dinner tonight and it turned out to be very delicious. It was a definite hit. I did marinate the chicken overnight in white wine, but think it would be tastier next time without.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe creations!
Amira
Nova, thank you for trying this recipe, I am glad you liked it. I really cannot tell you if it is better or not with the wine as we do not consume alcohol. I hope when you try it without the wine , to come and tell me which one tasted better for you.
Nirmeen ElSayad
I can't wait to try this dish, I will make it keto but omitting the flour with some parmesan cheese
Amira
Wow, Keto! Love your tips Nirmo. Can you use something like almond flour or any other nut flour?
Evelyne CulturEatz
Ha ha ha maybe no door one day? Seriously appetizing dish and great use of artichoke. Totally will try this.
Amira
It is a very tasty dish Eve, I hope you'll try it and tell me how it went. Thanks for dropping by.