Description
Indulge in the creamy and comforting flavors of this Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends. Packed with protein and cheesy goodness, it’s a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
Optional Topping:
- Crushed crackers or breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×9-inch or similar casserole dish.
- Sauté onions and garlic: In a skillet, sauté the diced onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add cooked chicken and spinach mixture.
- Assemble and bake: Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish, top with cheddar cheese and optional topping. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Let it rest: Allow the casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Consider using rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- You can use frozen spinach instead of fresh.
- For a lower-carb option, skip the breadcrumb topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
