Restaurant chains started adding rotisserie chicken to this 1970s California dip in the 1990s, turning an appetizer into a full meal.
Cheesy Chicken Spinach Artichoke Dip
Dive into a delightful cheesy chicken spinach artichoke dip that's bursting with flavor and protein! In just 10 minutes, whip up this irresistible treat using your air fryer, combining creamy cheese with tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and tangy artichokes for a snack that's sure to impress. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, this dip is a must-try!
Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 8 oz canned artichoke hearts, drained (227 g)
- ½ cup fresh spinach, chopped (120 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 4 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded + seasoned (113 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(5)
- ¼ cup fat free cottage cheese (60 ml)
- ½ cup fat free plain Greek yogurt (120 ml)
- 28g parmesan + 2 tbsp for the top (0.99 oz)
- 2 tbsp for the top (30 ml)
- 1 light string cheese stick, cubed
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (2.5 ml)
- Salt + pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix parm, cottage cheese, garlic, and Greek yogurt in a bowl.
- 2
Drain artichoke hearts well and stir in with chopped spinach.
- 3
Add cooked chicken and mix. Pour into a baking dish. Top with 2 tbsp parm.
- 4
Air fry at 350°F for 9-10 min OR bake at 375°F for 15 min.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Blitz the cottage cheese in a food processor for 30-45 seconds before mixing to break down its curds into a smooth base, since whole curds won't melt and will leave a grainy texture instead of the creamy consistency you want from a blended cheese sauce.technique30-45 seconds
- ✓Squeeze thawed frozen spinach in a clean kitchen towel until no more liquid releases, targeting under 10% residual moisture, because excess water dilutes the cheese binder and causes the dip to turn soupy instead of holding its structure when baked.ingredientunder 10% moisture
- ✓Press drained artichoke hearts firmly between paper towels for 1-2 minutes since canned or jarred artichokes retain significant brine and oil, and that trapped liquid will pool at the bottom of your baking dish rather than incorporating into the dip.technique1-2 minutes
- ✓If air frying, use a metal or oven-safe dish no more than 1.5 inches deep so hot air circulates efficiently around the dip's surface, allowing the top to reach browning temperatures (around 300°F+) in the shorter 9-10 minute window versus conventional baking.equipment1.5 inches deep
- ✓Shred chicken into pieces no larger than 1/2 inch before folding it in, since smaller shreds distribute more evenly through the cheese matrix and heat through fully in the short 9-15 minute cook time without leaving cold centers.timing1/2 inch pieces
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Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
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Restaurant chains started adding rotisserie chicken to this 1970s California dip in the 1990s, turning an appetizer into a full meal.
Cheesy Chicken Spinach Artichoke Dip
Dive into a delightful cheesy chicken spinach artichoke dip that's bursting with flavor and protein! In just 10 minutes, whip up this irresistible treat using your air fryer, combining creamy cheese with tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and tangy artichokes for a snack that's sure to impress. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, this dip is a must-try!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 8 oz canned artichoke hearts, drained (227 g)
- ½ cup fresh spinach, chopped (120 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 4 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded + seasoned (113 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(5)
- ¼ cup fat free cottage cheese (60 ml)
- ½ cup fat free plain Greek yogurt (120 ml)
- 28g parmesan + 2 tbsp for the top (0.99 oz)
- 2 tbsp for the top (30 ml)
- 1 light string cheese stick, cubed
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (2.5 ml)
- Salt + pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix parm, cottage cheese, garlic, and Greek yogurt in a bowl.
- 2
Drain artichoke hearts well and stir in with chopped spinach.
- 3
Add cooked chicken and mix. Pour into a baking dish. Top with 2 tbsp parm.
- 4
Air fry at 350°F for 9-10 min OR bake at 375°F for 15 min.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Blitz the cottage cheese in a food processor for 30-45 seconds before mixing to break down its curds into a smooth base, since whole curds won't melt and will leave a grainy texture instead of the creamy consistency you want from a blended cheese sauce.technique30-45 seconds
- ✓Squeeze thawed frozen spinach in a clean kitchen towel until no more liquid releases, targeting under 10% residual moisture, because excess water dilutes the cheese binder and causes the dip to turn soupy instead of holding its structure when baked.ingredientunder 10% moisture
- ✓Press drained artichoke hearts firmly between paper towels for 1-2 minutes since canned or jarred artichokes retain significant brine and oil, and that trapped liquid will pool at the bottom of your baking dish rather than incorporating into the dip.technique1-2 minutes
- ✓If air frying, use a metal or oven-safe dish no more than 1.5 inches deep so hot air circulates efficiently around the dip's surface, allowing the top to reach browning temperatures (around 300°F+) in the shorter 9-10 minute window versus conventional baking.equipment1.5 inches deep
- ✓Shred chicken into pieces no larger than 1/2 inch before folding it in, since smaller shreds distribute more evenly through the cheese matrix and heat through fully in the short 9-15 minute cook time without leaving cold centers.timing1/2 inch pieces