Description
This Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole is the ultimate comfort food—loaded with juicy chicken, tender spinach, a luscious cream sauce, and golden bubbly cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
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2–3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (breasts or thighs)
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4 cups fresh spinach (or 1 package frozen, thawed and drained)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup sour cream
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Pinch of nutmeg
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Optional: sliced mushrooms, artichoke hearts, or cooked pasta
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a casserole dish.
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Cook and shred chicken if not pre-cooked.
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If using fresh spinach, sauté until wilted; if frozen, thaw and drain well.
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In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
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Layer chicken, spinach, and the creamy mixture in the casserole dish. Stir gently to combine.
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Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly on top.
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Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut.
Swap mozzarella with cheddar or Gruyère for a flavor twist.
Chop spinach finely for picky eaters—it “disappears” into the sauce.
Make-ahead: assemble casserole, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg