Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese, an easy-to-make dish perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This casserole features tender, seasoned chicken breasts layered with sautéed spinach and a rich blend of cream cheese and shredded cheeses, creating a flavorful meal everyone will love. In about an hour, you can prepare this hearty dish that satisfies hunger and nourishes the body. With minimal prep time and straightforward steps, it’s a recipe novice cooks can master. Whether enjoyed as leftovers or served to guests, this chicken and spinach casserole is destined to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or thawed frozen spinach)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place them in the baking dish.
- Sauté spinach in a skillet over medium heat until wilted (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix softened cream cheese with shredded mozzarella and cheddar in a bowl.
- Spread sautéed spinach evenly over chicken, followed by the cream cheese mixture.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes to brown the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg