Description
Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole is a comforting dish that brings warmth and joy to your table. This flavorful casserole combines tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and rich cream cheese in a deliciously cheesy bake. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, it’s a delightful way to impress your loved ones while enjoying a simple, nourishing meal. Get ready to savor every bite of this crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella and cheddar blend)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 cups rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in spinach, garlic powder, and onion powder; cook until spinach wilts (2 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese and chicken broth until smooth. Pour over the chicken-spinach mixture and stir.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and mix into the skillet.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with shredded cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
- 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: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg