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Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese

Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese Bliss

This Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese combines creamy textures and comforting flavors for an easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casseroles
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin for best flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Dried basil, oregano, and thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 6 ounces Fresh Spinach Or frozen, thawed and drained
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat for max indulgence
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Optional, omit for lighter dish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Meat Mallet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally and pound to about 1/2 inch thick.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken with marinade and let sit for 15-30 minutes.
  4. Sauté fresh spinach in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in sautéed spinach and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  6. (Optional) Sear marinated chicken in a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side.
  7. Layer marinated chicken in the baking dish and spoon spinach and cream cheese mixture over the chicken. Top with remaining mozzarella.
  8. Bake for 20-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and cheese is melted and golden.
  9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is uniformly pounded for even cooking. Use a meat thermometer to check chicken temperature.

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