Description
This Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese is a comforting and flavorful dish combining tender chicken with creamy spinach and delightful melty cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 4 cups Fresh Spinach
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create cutlets.
- In a bowl, marinate chicken with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
- Cook spinach in remaining oil until wilted; let cool.
- Combine cream cheese, cooked spinach, and cheese in a bowl until smooth.
- Sear chicken cutlets in a skillet for extra flavor (optional).
- Arrange chicken in the baking dish, cover with spinach mixture, and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked and cheese is bubbly. Let rest before serving.
Notes
Using a meat thermometer helps avoid overcooking the chicken.
If using frozen spinach, ensure it is thoroughly drained before use.
Add sun-dried tomatoes or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg