Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese Recipe
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese. This comforting dish is easy to make and perfect for a cozy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1⁄2 cup Parmesan cheese, optional
Chicken:
Spinach Mixture:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare chicken: Cut chicken breasts in half, season and marinate.
- Sauté spinach: Cook spinach until wilted.
- Make cream cheese mixture: Combine cream cheese, spinach, and cheeses.
- Assemble: Arrange chicken in dish, top with cream cheese mixture.
- Bake: Bake until chicken is cooked and cheese is melted and browned.
- Serve: Let it rest before serving.
Notes
- You can sear the chicken before baking for extra flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Chicken, Spinach, Casserole, Cream Cheese, Dinner
