Description
A comforting Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese, filled with tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and a luscious creamy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken and chopped spinach in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the softened cream cheese and sour cream, then mix in the garlic powder and onion powder, followed by salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top the mixture with shredded mozzarella cheese and, if desired, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes.
- Remove it from the oven once bubbly and golden. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using whole grain breadcrumbs or Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg