Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole Recipe
Indulge in this comforting Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole that combines tender chicken, nutritious spinach, and a creamy sauce baked to perfection. A satisfying one-dish meal for any day of the week!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Combine the ingredients: In a bowl, mix chicken, sautéed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and rice.
- Bake the casserole: Spread the mixture in the dish, top with remaining mozzarella and paprika. Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For a low-carb version, replace the rice with riced cauliflower.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
