Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this comforting Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole. Packed with tender chicken, flavorful spinach, and a rich, cheesy sauce, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
For the Topping:
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté onions and garlic: In a skillet, sauté the onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Cook the spinach: Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Prepare the casserole mixture: In a bowl, combine chicken, spinach mixture, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheeses, chicken broth, and seasonings. Mix well.
- Assemble and bake: Spread the mixture in the baking dish. Combine crushed crackers with butter, sprinkle over the casserole. Bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option for this recipe.
- Add cooked pasta or rice to make it a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
