Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese, a comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful casserole features tender chicken breasts paired with fresh spinach and a rich cream cheese sauce, all topped with a generous layer of melted mozzarella. Ideal for family dinners or potlucks, this recipe is simple to prepare and sure to impress. With its savory flavors and creamy texture, it’s no wonder this dish is a crowd-pleaser. Plus, it’s easily customizable—add your favorite veggies or spices to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally and pound to even thickness.
- Marinate chicken in olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper for 15-30 minutes.
- Sauté spinach in remaining olive oil until wilted; then combine with cream cheese and half the mozzarella.
- Arrange marinated chicken in the baking dish, top with cream cheese mixture, and sprinkle remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until cooked through (165°F) and cheese is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (about 215g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg