Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese Recipe—a perfect dish for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Bursting with savory flavors, this casserole combines juicy shredded chicken, tender spinach, and a rich cream cheese sauce, all baked to bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a medium casserole dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and spinach; cook until wilted.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, half the mozzarella, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in the chicken and spinach mixture; transfer to the casserole dish.
- Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg