Spinach, Artichoke, and Chicken Gratin

Creamy and comforting with a crunchy breadcrumb topping, this warming one-pan meal makes a great healthy mid-week dinner. Creamy and comforting with a crunchy breadcrumb topping, this warming one-pan meal makes a great healthy mid-week dinner.

Prep time
30 mins
Cook time
15 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Dairy, Gluten View all Milk, Yeast, Mustard, Olive oil, Spinach, Legumes, Dairy, Onion, Peas, Grains, Artichokes, Chicken, Gluten, Garlic
Ingredients
Serves 4
divided use
white onion
chunky chopped
garlic cloves
minced
chicken breast
sliced into bite-sized pieces
artichoke
peas (frozen)
white flour
Swaps: all purpose flour (gluten-free)
nutritional yeast
milk (dairy)
dijon mustard
smooth
panko breadcrumbs
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

33g
Protein
465kcal
Calories
20g
Total Fat
42g
Carbs
10g
Sugars
12g
Fibre
173mg
Calcium
13%
 
3mg
Iron
17%
 
140mg
Magnesium
33%
 
1109mg
Potassium
24%
 
278mg
Sodium
12%
 
3mg
Vitamin B1
250%
 
2.7mcg
Vitamin B12
113%
 
1.1mcg
Vitamin D
6%
 
2.7mg
Vitamin E
18%
 
371mcg
Vitamin B9
93%
 
201mcg
Vitamin A
22%
 
38mg
Vitamin C
42%
 
8.1mg
Zinc
74%
 
47mcg
Vitamin K
39%
 
0.3mg
Copper
33%
 
1.4mg
Vitamin B2
108%
 
33mg
Vitamin B3
206%
 
2.6mg
Vitamin B6
153%
 
408mg
Phosphorus
33%
 
Protein: 33g; Calories: 465kcal; Total Fat: 20g; Carbs: 42g; Sugars: 10g; Fibre: 12g; Calcium: 173mg (13%); Iron: 3mg (17%); Magnesium: 140mg (33%); Potassium: 1109mg (24%); Sodium: 278mg (12%); Vitamin B1: 3mg (250%); Vitamin B12: 2.7mcg (113%); Vitamin D: 1.1mcg (6%); Vitamin E: 2.7mg (18%); Vitamin B9: 371mcg (93%); Vitamin A: 201mcg (22%); Vitamin C: 38mg (42%); Zinc: 8.1mg (74%); Vitamin K: 47mcg (39%); Copper: 0.3mg (33%); Vitamin B2: 1.4mg (108%); Vitamin B3: 33mg (206%); Vitamin B6: 2.6mg (153%); Phosphorus: 408mg (33%)
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Notes

An average chicken breast weighs 150g approx.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Dairy, Gluten View all Milk, Yeast, Mustard, Olive oil, Spinach, Legumes, Dairy, Onion, Peas, Grains, Artichokes, Chicken, Gluten, Garlic
Ingredients
Serves 4
divided use
white onion
chunky chopped
garlic cloves
minced
chicken breast
sliced into bite-sized pieces
artichoke
peas (frozen)
white flour
Swaps: all purpose flour (gluten-free)
nutritional yeast
milk (dairy)
dijon mustard
smooth
panko breadcrumbs

Ingredients

Serves 4
divided use
white onion
chunky chopped
garlic cloves
minced
chicken breast
sliced into bite-sized pieces
artichoke
peas (frozen)
white flour
Swaps: all purpose flour (gluten-free)
nutritional yeast
milk (dairy)
dijon mustard
smooth
panko breadcrumbs

Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 220C / 200c fan.

2

Heat half of the olive oil in a large oven-proof frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for a further minute, until fragrant.

3

Add the chicken pieces. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until lightly browned on the outside and cooked through.

4

Add the artichoke hearts, baby spinach, and peas and cook until the spinach wilts.

5

Sprinkle over the flour and nutritional yeast. Stir to incorporate.

6

Pour over the milk and stir to combine. Keep stirring over the heat for 4-5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and is as lump-free as possible. Add the mustard and adjust seasoning to taste.

7

Place the panko and remaining oil into a small bowl and toss to coat. (It might help to use your hands to massage the oil into the crumbs).

8

Sprinkle this over the contents of the pan. Place into the oven and cook for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.

Notes

An average chicken breast weighs 150g approx.

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User comments (34)

Gina 3 weeks ago

Delicious dish, a real crowd pleaser. I used a mix of whole grain and dijon mustard. Will definitely make again.

Karen 4 weeks ago

Not sure I'll make this again. It was good, but didn't knock my socks off. A little more trouble to put together than it appeared. Not a fan of mustard but I used the 2 tsp because i thought it would disappear in the casserole. I could taste it. Next time I would use only 1 tsp or omit entirely. I detest nutritional yeast, so I didn't use it at all. The panko crust was easy and amazing...I might use this on other recipes.

Mary 4 weeks ago

Great recipe, will definitely make again. I
changed up some ingredients as I didn't have everything but turned out great.
A good base to make other creamy one pan dishes.

Sue 2 months ago

One to cook if you're looking for that warm hug, absolutely stunning dish. Thank you.

Wendy 2 months ago

So easy to prepare, you can add to this too, I didn't have artichoke so used mushrooms instead

Emma 2 months ago

Easy to make this vegetarian by trading chicken for pasta and adding some grated cheese. I also added leftover cauliflower…,delicious

Kathy 3 months ago

Creamy satisfying. I used a leek and chickpeas instead of artichokes

Megan 5 months ago

Solid recipe. I didn’t follow it to the exact amounts (as I was just using what I had on hand). Very satisfying meal. I would make again.

Sue 7 months ago

Another in a long list of favourites. So easy and quick (I didn’t quite believe it). I added the asparagus and walnuts that others suggested and had leek and cannellini beans so both went in too. Would be lovely in autumn/winter with mushrooms. Will be making this often, thanks DK team! :))

Catherine 9 months ago

Extremely tasty, definitely recommend. Added cannellini beans which helped to provide a thick sauce. Used asparagus rather than artichoke and also sprinkled over crushed walnuts.

Sally 9 months ago

I was very much looking forward to this dish. I followed the method exactly but it turned out gluggy. The taste was good though. We cooked for 2 serves but it wasn’t very much on our plates. Don’t think I will cook it again.

Colin 10 months ago

A hit with the family. Served with new potatoes and french beans. Great tasting meal!

Corisa 10 months ago

Delicious!!

Lisa 10 months ago

So lovely and creamy! I used chicken thighs cut up as tastier.

Tina 10 months ago

Good and rich in flavours.

Caroline 11 months ago

Delicious - used spelt sourdough breadcrumbs without oil which worked well- will definitely cook again- I also used frozen spinach and squeezed the excess water out when defrosted

Iryna 12 months ago

Delicious ❤️

Jennifer Last year

Easy and delicious!

Heather Last year

Really delicious, simple recipe. Will definitely make this again.

Sue Last year

This is simply delicious and super easy and quick to make. Loved it!

ANGELA 2 years ago

Delicious and easy to make.

Sonia 2 years ago

This was fine. It amazing but still good. We will definitely make it again, but will add garlic powder and perhaps onion powder for more spice.

Debbie 2 years ago

I added a tin of butter beans to make it go further and increase fibre.

Siobhan 2 years ago

Stunning dish, I mixed Parmesan with the breadcrumbs for extra flavour!

Paul 2 years ago

Very tasty had with brown and wild rice because wife needed carbohydrate as she is type 1 diabetic

2 years ago

Easy to follow we will make again and add more chicken too it but we enjoyed all the vegetables in it .

Claire 2 years ago

The taste of this recipe was AMAZING! Felt like we were eating a chicken pie - however we really struggled to find artichoke in the shop besides the one in oil. Then when we used fresh was quite hard to prepare - could you offer a substitute? That’s the only reason it’s not 10/10!!!

Valerie 2 years ago

More breadcrumbs on the top?

Isabel 2 years ago

We both really enjoyed. Easy to make. Initially the meat quality look small but warked so well.

Husband suggested wholegrain mustard to try instead of dijon.

Jo 2 years ago

Delicious and quick to prepare.

Anne 2 years ago

Definitely 5 stars! Creamy and tasty with a lovely texture. Many mmms accompanied the eating of this meal! Thank you!

Sarah 2 years ago

Tasty, quick meal - particularly liked the artichokes for a different taste & texture. Note recipe/method doesn’t actually say to cut up the chicken - just worked it out from the pictures 🙂

Kelly 2 years ago

Absolutely delicious 😋

Hazel 2 years ago

Very delicious recipe. Enjoyed very much and will do again.

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