Description
Whip up this creamy chicken and spinach casserole when comfort calls for a delicious dinner solution that comes together faster than you can say “yum.” Guaranteed to make your family smile, this one-pan wonder delivers hearty flavors with minimal kitchen cleanup.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 3 cups spinach, fresh
- 1 cup rice, cooked
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Sauce and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
Seasoning and Topping:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish for preparing this cozy casserole.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and gently sauté 3 cups chopped spinach for 3-4 minutes until it softens and reduces.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and add 2 cups shredded chicken, the sautéed spinach, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup cooked rice.
- Season the mixture with ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper, then thoroughly combine all ingredients.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into your greased baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup breadcrumbs over the top for a crispy golden finish.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges become bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the creamy texture to settle.
Notes
- Prep your spinach ahead of time by squeezing out excess moisture to prevent a watery casserole.
- Swap cream of chicken soup with a homemade white sauce for a fresher, less processed flavor profile.
- For a low-carb version, replace rice with cauliflower rice or chopped zucchini to reduce carbohydrates.
- Season the chicken with extra herbs like thyme or rosemary for more depth and complexity in your final dish.
- Prep Time: 10-12 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 407 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 572 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg