Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy cheese, and fresh spinach. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering a hearty meal that your family will love. With a rich blend of cream cheese and mozzarella topping, it’s not only satisfying but also adaptable to include your favorite veggies or cheeses. Ideal for meal prep, you can whip this up in no time and enjoy the leftovers throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally and pound for even thickness.
- Marinate the chicken with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Sauté spinach in a skillet until wilted; set aside.
- Mix cream cheese with cooked spinach and half of the mozzarella until smooth.
- Optionally sear the marinated chicken in a hot skillet for extra flavor.
- Layer the chicken in the baking dish, spread the cream cheese mixture over it, and top with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg