Creamy Chicken Spinach Casserole

28g protein · 30 min · 353 kcal

Creamy Chicken Spinach Casserole

This easy chicken and spinach casserole is perfect for a quick weeknight meal in just 30 minutes and feeds a large family. It has a delicious creamy sauce flavored with garlic and Parmesan cheese and topped with melty mozzarella cheese for an irresistible comforting dinner!

30 min6 servings353 kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Fresh spinach
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1-1/2 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Dried basil
  • 1 lb Shredded chicken
  • 3/4 cup Mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. F.

  2. 2

    oliveoil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    spinach: Add the spinach to the heated skillet a little at a time, and cook until wilted.

  4. 4

    Drain the spinach, and spread it on the bottom of a greased baking dish.

  5. 5

    butter: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

  6. 6

    whippingcream: Add in the heavy whipping cream.

  7. 7

    Parmesan: Whisk in the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and basil.

  8. 8

    mozzarella: Stir in 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.

  9. 9

    salt: Add salt and pepper to taste.

  10. 10

    chicken: Mix in the shredded chicken and continue stirring until combined. Remove from heat.

  11. 11

    Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the spinach in the baking dish.

  12. 12

    Top with the remainder of Mozzarella cheese.

  13. 13

    Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbly.

  14. 14

    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

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