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Chicken and Spinach Casserole Recipe

Chicken and Spinach Casserole Recipe
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This Chicken and Spinach Casserole is a creamy and flavorful dish that’s easy to make and perfect for a comforting family dinner. Tender chicken breasts are layered with fresh spinach and a rich, garlicky cream cheese mixture, then topped with melted mozzarella cheese for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Casserole:

  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder. Sear them in a skillet for 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  4. Assemble Casserole: Layer the fresh spinach in the prepared baking dish, place the seared chicken on top, and spread the cream cheese mixture over the chicken.
  5. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the casserole.
  6. Bake: Bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.

Notes

  • You can add other seasonings or herbs to customize the flavor of this casserole.
  • Feel free to add cooked pasta or rice to make this dish more filling.

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Keywords: Chicken and Spinach Casserole, Creamy Casserole Recipe, Easy Dinner Ideas

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