Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese. Tender chicken breasts, flavorful spinach, and rich cheeses come together in a satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Spinach Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1⁄2 cup Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Cut chicken into cutlets and marinate in olive oil, garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Wilt Spinach: Cook spinach in olive oil until wilted; set aside.
- Mix Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat cream cheese, add spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan; mix well.
- Prepare Chicken: Sear marinated chicken, place in baking dish.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread cream cheese mixture over chicken, top with mozzarella.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F for 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add extra vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for more flavor.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Chicken, Spinach, Casserole, Cream Cheese, Baked
