Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this creamy chicken and spinach casserole, the perfect dish for cozy nights or festive gatherings. Tender chicken melds with vibrant spinach in a velvety sauce, topped with gooey melted cheese that creates a delightful golden crust. This easy-to-make recipe is sure to bring smiles to your table and warm your heart with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 8 oz cooked pasta (such as rotini or penne)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook seasoned chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let cool before shredding.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with spinach, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, half of the cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg