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a bowl filled with creamy slow cooked chicken with spinach and artichoke pieces and sliced bread rounds on the side
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5 from 3 votes

Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Chicken takes everything you love about spinach artichoke dip and turns it into dinner! This creamy, delicious, and super simple meal will quickly become a family favorite!!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy chicken recipe, slow cooker spinach artichoke chicken, spincah artichoke chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 472kcal
Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite sized pieces
  • 12 oz jar marinated artichoke hearts chopped
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 oz brick cream cheese cut into 8 cubes, I use reduced fat
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • ½ cup sour cream I use reduced fat
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded (i like the extra creamy, melty kind)
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 6 oz baby spinach fresh
  • salt and pepper to taste if needed

Instructions

  • spray slow cooker liberally with non-stick cooking spray
  • add all ingredients, other than spinach to slow cooker
    1.5 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 12 oz jar marinated artichoke hearts, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 8 oz brick cream cheese, 1 cup parmesan cheese, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • cover and cook on high for 30 min until all cheeses are softened or melted
  • open slow cooker and stir to combine
  • replace cover and cook on low for 2.5 - 4 more hours. You dish is ready for the next step with chicken pieces reach an internal temperature of 165℉
  • about 10 min prior to serving, stir in spinach and allow to fully wilt
  • add salt and pepper to taste if needed
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Note: This dish cooks more quickly than other slow cooker meals because the chicken pieces are cut in advance.  If you would prefer that the dish cook a little slower, you can cook the chicken pieces whole and cut then up after cooking.  

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 817mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4075IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 352mg | Iron: 2mg