High-Protein Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Casserole

Creamy, comforting, low-carb, and packed with lean protein — a perfect diabetes-friendly dinner!

If you love spinach and artichoke dip and need a high-protein, low-carb meal that keeps you full and energized, this Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Casserole is about to become a weekly favorite.

It delivers everything you want in a cozy, satisfying dinner: tender chicken pieces, a creamy cheesy sauce, wilted spinach, artichokes, and a golden, bubbly finish.
Best of all? It’s blood-sugar-friendly, gluten-free, and incredibly easy to throw together.

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🧾 Ingredients

Chicken Base

• 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Sauce

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (high-protein)
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
• 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, squeezed dry)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp dried parsley

Optional

• Red pepper flakes
• Additional mozzarella for topping
• Lemon zest for brightness

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🍽 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Set oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Sauté the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a skillet.
Add chicken pieces, season with salt & pepper, and cook until lightly golden (they will finish cooking in the oven).

3. Mix the Creamy Sauce

In a large bowl, stir together:

• Greek yogurt
• Cream cheese
• Parmesan
• Mozzarella
• Spinach
• Artichokes
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Basil
• Parsley

Mix until creamy and well combined.

4. Combine Chicken & Sauce

Fold cooked chicken into the creamy mixture.
Spread evenly into a casserole dish.

5. Top & Bake

Sprinkle additional mozzarella on top (optional).
Bake 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and slightly golden.

6. Serve Hot

Dish up a generous scoop and enjoy a creamy, comforting, protein-packed meal!

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💚 Tips

✔ Greek yogurt + chicken breast = high protein, slow digestion
✔ Low-carb veggies (spinach + artichokes) keep carbs low
✔ Use full-fat dairy for stable blood sugar
✔ Keep toppings minimal if watching calories
✔ Add zucchini or mushrooms for extra volume without carbs

Carbs per serving typically land around 4–6g net carbs, depending on ingredients.