Description
Creamy bacon chicken spinach bake brings comfort right to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Cheesy, hearty layers of chicken, crispy bacon, and tender spinach create a satisfying meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Generously coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Blend 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pat 4 chicken breasts dry and thoroughly coat with the seasoning mixture.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to the prepared baking dish.
- Using the same skillet, wilt 4 cups fresh spinach over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Combine 1 cup cream cheese, ½ cup sour cream, 1 cup mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning in a mixing bowl.
- Spread the cooked spinach over each chicken breast.
- Dollop the creamy cheese mixture evenly across the chicken.
- Crumble 8 slices of cooked bacon and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your savory meal straight from the oven.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts of even thickness to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Sear chicken at high heat to lock in moisture and create a delicious golden-brown exterior that seals flavor.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help spices stick and promote better browning in the skillet.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese and use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg