Description
This Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole recipe combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a rich cream sauce, all baked to perfection with melted cheese on top. It’s an easy, family-friendly dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Packed with protein and greens, this casserole is both comforting and nutritious. Serve with a side of crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
- Fresh spinach
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Sour cream
- Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Garlic (minced)
- Onion (chopped)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic and onion until softened.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and cooked spinach mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Sprinkle additional mozzarella on top and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Substitute fresh spinach with frozen spinach (thawed and drained) if preferred.
- Add mushrooms or artichokes for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg