Description
Chicken and Spinach Casserole brings comfort to your dinner table with a simple, nourishing blend of protein and greens that feels like a warm hug. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with goodness, this dish delivers satisfying flavor without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 4 cups spinach
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 finely chopped medium onion and 3 minced garlic cloves until they become fragrant and softened.
- Grab a mixing bowl and blend 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with ½ cup grated Parmesan, ½ cup shredded mozzarella, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper until completely smooth.
- Combine 2 large diced cooked chicken breasts and 4 cups of thawed spinach in a large mixing bowl. Fold in the sautéed onion and garlic mixture.
- Pour the cheese blend into the chicken and spinach mixture. Stir carefully until every ingredient is evenly coated.
- Transfer the entire mixture into a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese across the top.
- Slide the casserole into a preheated 375°F oven. Bake for exactly 25-30 minutes until the cheese turns golden and starts bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 3-4 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set slightly.
Notes
- Swap fresh spinach for frozen to save time, just be sure to drain it completely before mixing into the casserole.
- For a lower-carb version, replace cream cheese with Greek yogurt and use less cheese overall.
- Toast some almond slivers or breadcrumbs to sprinkle on top for extra crunch and texture before baking.
- When choosing chicken, rotisserie works great and cuts down on prep time, making this a super quick weeknight dinner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg