Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese
If you’re in search of a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and flavor to the table, look no further than this Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese. Bursting with creamy goodness and topped with melted cheese, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser for both family dinners and special occasions. It combines tender chicken, nutritious spinach, and rich cream cheese for a meal that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights, you can prepare it in advance and simply pop it into the oven when you’re ready to enjoy. Once you try this delightful recipe, it’s sure to become a staple in your household!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cut chicken breasts horizontally into cutlets and pound them for even cooking.
- Marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Sauté fresh spinach in olive oil until wilted; set aside.
- Mix softened cream cheese with wilted spinach and half of the mozzarella cheese until smooth.
- Optionally sear the marinated chicken until golden, then place in the baking dish.
- Spread the spinach mixture over the chicken and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly; let rest before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg