Description
A creamy, comforting casserole packed with tender chicken, nutritious spinach, and a rich cheese sauce, topped with a golden breadcrumb crust for the perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until soft (3 mins). Add spinach and cook until wilted (2 mins). Drain excess liquid.
- In large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and broth until smooth. Stir in chicken, spinach mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and seasonings.
- Transfer to baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella.
- Combine breadcrumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For crunchier topping, use panko breadcrumbs
- Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms with the onions for extra flavor
- Can substitute ricotta for half the cream cheese
- Freezes well before baking – add 10 mins to cooking time
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg