Description
Chicken and spinach casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table with its creamy, cheesy goodness. Packed with tender chicken and fresh greens, this hearty dish delivers a satisfying meal that your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
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Protein and Dairy:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Vegetables:
- 3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Blend 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon dried thyme in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth.
- Gently fold 2 cups shredded chicken and 3 cups roughly chopped spinach into the creamy mixture. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown cheese topping and bubbling edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the ingredients set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream to lower calories and boost protein in the casserole.
- Fresh spinach works better than frozen, as it prevents excess moisture and keeps the texture creamy.
- For a low-carb version, replace regular cheese with full-fat versions and serve over cauliflower rice.
- Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe super quick and adds extra flavor without extra cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 437 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg