Description
Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this casserole fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. With its delightful mix of flavors and textures, it’s sure to become a family favorite, turning any meal into a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes each).
- Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking; then fold in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with chicken broth until smooth. Stir in Italian seasoning and shredded cheeses.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the sautéed chicken and spinach in the baking dish. Top with panko bread crumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg