Description
A cozy, creamy casserole that marries tender chicken with bright wilted spinach and a rich cream cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and season with half of the salt and black pepper.
- Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cubes in a single layer and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium, add remaining olive oil, and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add the spinach and stir until wilted.
- Add softened cream cheese and stir until smooth. Adjust consistency with milk or chicken broth if needed.
- Return chicken to the skillet, add Italian seasoning, remaining salt and pepper, half of the mozzarella, and Parmesan. Gently fold to combine.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread mixture evenly in the skillet or transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and the top is golden. Broil for 1–2 minutes if desired.
- Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a green salad or over rice for a complete meal. Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, creamy chicken, spinach casserole, weeknight dinner