Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1.5 pounds boneless chicken breast
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 cups red onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil
• 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 can artichoke hearts in water , 14.6 ounce
• 1 can diced tomatoes , 14.5 ounce
• 1.5 cups fresh spinach
• 0.5 cups seasoned bread crumbs
• 0.5 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat olive oil and butter together in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   When butter is sizzling, add chicken pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Brown one side of the chicken pieces, 3 to 5 minutes; turn, and add diced red onion, minced garlic, and minced fresh basil. (See Note.)

3. 3

   Cook, stirring often, until garlic is fragrant and onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Season with pepper flakes, and add artichokes and tomatoes. Stir in spinach; remove skillet from heat.

4. 4

   Combine Italian seasoned bread crumbs and shredded Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over skillet contents.

5. 5

   Bake in the center of the preheated oven, uncovered, until bubbly and brown, about 25 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.