Description
Spinach artichoke chicken casserole brings together creamy, cheesy comfort with a wholesome twist that makes weeknight dinners feel special. Tender chicken, chopped spinach, and hearty artichokes mingle under a golden, bubbling cheese topping that guarantees clean plates and happy smiles around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 cups cooked chicken
Main Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1 14-ounce (396 grams) can artichoke hearts
- 3 cups fresh spinach
Dairy and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Whisk cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth.
- Add shredded chicken, chopped spinach, and artichoke hearts to the creamy mixture. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate ¾ cup mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese into the mixture, ensuring everything is well distributed.
- Transfer the entire mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer using a spatula.
- Scatter the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese across the top of the casserole, creating a nice cheese coverage.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the casserole is bubbling hot and the cheese turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-7 minutes to set and cool slightly before serving.
- Serve directly from the baking dish with rice, pasta, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- Thaw frozen spinach completely and squeeze out excess moisture to prevent a watery casserole.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut that adds extra flavor and saves prep time.
- Swap out cream cheese for Greek yogurt to make the dish lighter and add protein boost.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional grains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 415 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg