Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil
- ¾ tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dry shallots
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Additional cheese for topping, as desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden.
- Add chicken broth to the skillet, cover, and braise until the chicken is cooked through and tender, about 20–25 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pan and shred in a large bowl.
- To the bowl, add sour cream, cream cheese, chopped spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, dry shallots, garlic powder, dried basil, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- Fold in grated parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese until evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared skillet or dish. Top with additional cheese if desired.
- Bake uncovered for about 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes to achieve a golden top. Serve warm with bread, crackers, or chips.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for a spicy kick.
- Artichokes make a great vegetarian substitute for chicken.
- Don’t freeze; dairy can separate.
- Broil at the end for a golden, cheesy top.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg