Description
Creamy chicken and spinach casserole delivers comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and earthy spinach combine for a hearty meal that brings warmth to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 454 grams)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Vegetables and Greens:
- 4 cups fresh spinach
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other Ingredients:
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) can cream of mushroom soup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Slice chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces, then generously season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium temperature, gently sauté spinach until completely wilted and moisture has evaporated, approximately 3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk softened cream cheese and cream of mushroom soup until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Fold sautéed spinach and seasoned chicken pieces into the creamy mixture, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed and coated.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a consistent layer.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese across the top, creating a complete coverage that will melt and develop a golden crust.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a bubbling texture and golden-brown cheese topping.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to settle and casserole to set before serving.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that maintains the creamy, satisfying texture.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and soup to reduce overall calorie content without sacrificing flavor.
- Enhance nutrition by adding diced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra vegetables and depth of taste.
- Freeze individual portions in airtight containers for quick weeknight meals that can be reheated in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg