Description
This Creamy Chicken And Spinach Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken and vibrant spinach in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s a dish that brings warmth and joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 cups cooked and shredded chicken (boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs)
- 10–12 ounces fresh spinach (or about 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- Olive oil or butter (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese to the skillet, stirring constantly until it begins to melt. Gradually pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking continuously until smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the shredded chicken. If using fresh spinach, add it in batches until wilted. If using frozen spinach, add it all at once. Mix until evenly distributed. Stir in half of the shredded mozzarella and half of the grated Parmesan until just combined.
- Pour the creamy chicken and spinach mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown. Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes for a deeper golden crust.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth sauce. Drain spinach thoroughly to avoid a watery casserole. This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator or frozen for later use.