Description
A rich and satisfying Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole that blends tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a velvety cheese sauce, baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for family dinners, make-ahead meals, or cozy leftovers.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 5 oz fresh spinach (or 1 cup thawed frozen spinach, squeezed dry)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium baking dish.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil over medium heat until done, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same pan, melt butter. Sauté onion until translucent, add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Set aside.
- Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream. Cook on low until smooth.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken and spinach mixture into the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Transfer to baking dish. Top with mozzarella and extra Parmesan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let sit 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes