Description

This Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner. Creamy and cheesy with tender chicken and nutritious spinach, it’s a satisfying meal that’s easy to make.

Ingredients

For the casserole:

2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
Sauté garlic and spinach: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté garlic, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, ½ cup mozzarella, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Combine ingredients: Add cooked chicken and spinach to the cream cheese mixture, stir until well combined.
Bake: Spread the mixture in the baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Great served over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
You can use frozen spinach—just thaw and squeeze out excess moisture.