Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese. A comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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For the casserole:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
For the seasoning:
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté onion and garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté diced onion and garlic until fragrant and softened.
- Cook the spinach: Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Mix the ingredients: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top if desired, and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon bits or swap mozzarella with cheddar cheese.
- This dish can be assembled ahead and baked later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
