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Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese

Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese Bliss

This Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese is comforting, customizable, and perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Chicken breasts Or boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Or avocado oil for higher smoke point
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Can substitute with dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Adjust to taste
For the Filling
  • 4 cups Fresh spinach Or frozen, squeezed to remove excess moisture
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese Full-fat recommended
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese Shredded, for topping
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Optional, can substitute with Pecorino Romano

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cut chicken breasts in half and pound to even thickness.
  3. Marinate chicken in olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper for 15-30 minutes.
  4. Sauté spinach in a large skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  5. Mix cream cheese with sautéed spinach and half the mozzarella until smooth.
  6. Optionally sear marinated chicken in the skillet for additional flavor.
  7. Arrange marinated chicken in the baking dish and spread cream cheese filling over it.
  8. Top with remaining mozzarella and bake for 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure even chicken thickness for uniform cooking and consider different cheese combinations for unique flavors. You can prepare this up to 24 hours in advance.

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