Description
Indulge in this comforting Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole, a deliciously cheesy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a hearty family dinner. Tender chicken, creamy sauce, spinach, and a golden crispy topping make this casserole a winner!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach (roughly chopped)
Sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté: In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and spinach until wilted.
- Mix: Combine soup, sour cream, milk, thyme, paprika, salt, pepper, chicken, spinach, mozzarella, and half Parmesan.
- Assemble: Spread mixture in baking dish.
- Top: Mix crackers or breadcrumbs with butter and Parmesan. Sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add rice or pasta for a heartier dish.
- Substitute kale or Swiss chard for spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
