Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese
A cozy and creamy chicken and spinach casserole that combines tender chicken and vibrant spinach with a rich cream cheese sauce, perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded You can use leftover or rotisserie chicken.
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped Make sure to wash and dry thoroughly.
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Should be at room temperature for ease of mixing.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Divided into two portions.
- 1/2 cup sour cream Provides creaminess.
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced For flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper To taste.
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Optional for topping.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For greasing the baking dish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and chopped spinach.
- In another bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir the cream cheese mixture into the chicken and spinach until fully combined. If desired, fold in half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil and transfer the mixture into the dish.
- Top the casserole with the remaining mozzarella cheese. If you like a crunchy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the cheese.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
For a complete meal, serve with a simple green salad and some crusty bread. Consider adding roasted vegetables for extra nutrition. Adjust seasoning to taste and let the casserole cool slightly before serving for optimal flavor melding.