Description
This delicious chicken and spinach casserole is creamy, cheesy, and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a casserole dish with olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, fresh spinach, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, mix the heavy cream with half of the Parmesan cheese and whisk until combined.
- Pour the cream mixture over the chicken and spinach mixture and gently stir until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly. Top with the remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding some sautéed onions or herbs.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg