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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4

Active Time:35 mins

Active Time:

35 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Total Time:

Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4(4-ounce)chicken cutlets¼teaspoonground pepper, plus more for garnish2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided2shallots, chopped (about ½ cup)4clovesgarlic, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)2tablespoonsall-purpose flour¼cupdrywhite wine½cupunsalted chicken broth6cupsspinach, chopped1cupcanned quarteredartichoke hearts, rinsed and chopped½cupheavy cream¼cupcream cheese, cubed and softened¼teaspooncrushed red pepper(optional)⅛teaspoonsalt¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese2tablespoonschopped fresh basil

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Ingredients

4(4-ounce)chicken cutlets

¼teaspoonground pepper, plus more for garnish

2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

2shallots, chopped (about ½ cup)

4clovesgarlic, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)

2tablespoonsall-purpose flour

¼cupdrywhite wine

½cupunsalted chicken broth

6cupsspinach, chopped

1cupcanned quarteredartichoke hearts, rinsed and chopped

½cupheavy cream

¼cupcream cheese, cubed and softened

¼teaspooncrushed red pepper(optional)

⅛teaspoonsalt

¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese

2tablespoonschopped fresh basil

DirectionsSprinkle chicken with ¼ teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook until golden brown on both sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Do not wipe the skillet clean.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessAdd shallots, garlic and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the shallot is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons flour; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ¼ cup wine; cook, undisturbed, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 30 seconds. Whisking constantly, add ½ cup broth in a steady stream. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessAdd spinach and artichokes; cook, stirring often, until the spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in ½ cup cream, ¼ cup cream cheese, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (if using) and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Return the chicken to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutesPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessRemove from heat. Add ¼ cup Parmesan and 2 tablespoons basil; stir until the Parmesan is melted, about 1 minute. Garnish with pepper, if desired.Frequently Asked QuestionsCertainly. You can prepare the chicken and the artichoke mixture separately up to 3 days ahead and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator. While we recommend serving the recipe fresh, freezing it is an option, and it should be good for about 3 months. If you freeze it, place the dish in a freezer-safe bag and remove as much air as possible before sealing it.Yes, you can substitute the dry white wine with chicken or vegetable broth, or plain water. Keep in mind that the flavor may not be exactly the same, but you can get close.We would serve this with ourWild Rice Pilaf,Cauliflower Rice PilaforEasy Brown Rice, along with a salad. A crusty ciabatta would be ideal for soaking up the delicious sauce.While fresh spinach is preferred to avoid adding extra moisture to the sauce, you can use frozen spinach. To prevent a runny sauce, thaw the frozen spinach leaves, drain them and squeeze out as much moisture as possible before adding them to the rest of the ingredients.EatingWell.com, November 2024

Directions

Sprinkle chicken with ¼ teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook until golden brown on both sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Do not wipe the skillet clean.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessAdd shallots, garlic and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the shallot is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons flour; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ¼ cup wine; cook, undisturbed, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 30 seconds. Whisking constantly, add ½ cup broth in a steady stream. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessAdd spinach and artichokes; cook, stirring often, until the spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in ½ cup cream, ¼ cup cream cheese, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (if using) and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Return the chicken to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutesPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessRemove from heat. Add ¼ cup Parmesan and 2 tablespoons basil; stir until the Parmesan is melted, about 1 minute. Garnish with pepper, if desired.Frequently Asked QuestionsCertainly. You can prepare the chicken and the artichoke mixture separately up to 3 days ahead and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator. While we recommend serving the recipe fresh, freezing it is an option, and it should be good for about 3 months. If you freeze it, place the dish in a freezer-safe bag and remove as much air as possible before sealing it.Yes, you can substitute the dry white wine with chicken or vegetable broth, or plain water. Keep in mind that the flavor may not be exactly the same, but you can get close.We would serve this with ourWild Rice Pilaf,Cauliflower Rice PilaforEasy Brown Rice, along with a salad. A crusty ciabatta would be ideal for soaking up the delicious sauce.While fresh spinach is preferred to avoid adding extra moisture to the sauce, you can use frozen spinach. To prevent a runny sauce, thaw the frozen spinach leaves, drain them and squeeze out as much moisture as possible before adding them to the rest of the ingredients.

Sprinkle chicken with ¼ teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook until golden brown on both sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Do not wipe the skillet clean.

an image of the chicken cutlets transferred to a plate

Add shallots, garlic and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the shallot is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons flour; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ¼ cup wine; cook, undisturbed, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 30 seconds. Whisking constantly, add ½ cup broth in a steady stream. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.

an image of the sauce in the skillet

Add spinach and artichokes; cook, stirring often, until the spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in ½ cup cream, ¼ cup cream cheese, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (if using) and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Return the chicken to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes

an image of the skillet with the spinach and artichokes added

Remove from heat. Add ¼ cup Parmesan and 2 tablespoons basil; stir until the Parmesan is melted, about 1 minute. Garnish with pepper, if desired.

Frequently Asked QuestionsCertainly. You can prepare the chicken and the artichoke mixture separately up to 3 days ahead and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator. While we recommend serving the recipe fresh, freezing it is an option, and it should be good for about 3 months. If you freeze it, place the dish in a freezer-safe bag and remove as much air as possible before sealing it.Yes, you can substitute the dry white wine with chicken or vegetable broth, or plain water. Keep in mind that the flavor may not be exactly the same, but you can get close.We would serve this with ourWild Rice Pilaf,Cauliflower Rice PilaforEasy Brown Rice, along with a salad. A crusty ciabatta would be ideal for soaking up the delicious sauce.While fresh spinach is preferred to avoid adding extra moisture to the sauce, you can use frozen spinach. To prevent a runny sauce, thaw the frozen spinach leaves, drain them and squeeze out as much moisture as possible before adding them to the rest of the ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Certainly. You can prepare the chicken and the artichoke mixture separately up to 3 days ahead and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator. While we recommend serving the recipe fresh, freezing it is an option, and it should be good for about 3 months. If you freeze it, place the dish in a freezer-safe bag and remove as much air as possible before sealing it.

Yes, you can substitute the dry white wine with chicken or vegetable broth, or plain water. Keep in mind that the flavor may not be exactly the same, but you can get close.

We would serve this with ourWild Rice Pilaf,Cauliflower Rice PilaforEasy Brown Rice, along with a salad. A crusty ciabatta would be ideal for soaking up the delicious sauce.

While fresh spinach is preferred to avoid adding extra moisture to the sauce, you can use frozen spinach. To prevent a runny sauce, thaw the frozen spinach leaves, drain them and squeeze out as much moisture as possible before adding them to the rest of the ingredients.

EatingWell.com, November 2024

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)470Calories28gFat21gCarbs33gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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SourcesEatingWell is committed to using high-quality, reputable sources—including peer-reviewed studies—to support the facts in our articles. Read about oureditorial policies and standardsto learn more about how we fact check our content for accuracy.United States Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central.Artichoke hearts.

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EatingWell is committed to using high-quality, reputable sources—including peer-reviewed studies—to support the facts in our articles. Read about oureditorial policies and standardsto learn more about how we fact check our content for accuracy.United States Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central.Artichoke hearts.

EatingWell is committed to using high-quality, reputable sources—including peer-reviewed studies—to support the facts in our articles. Read about oureditorial policies and standardsto learn more about how we fact check our content for accuracy.

United States Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central.Artichoke hearts.