Description
Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese is a creamy, comforting dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This delightful casserole pairs tender chicken with fresh spinach and a rich cream cheese base, topped with gooey mozzarella for that golden finish. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s an easy recipe that will impress your guests and satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Whether enjoyed as a main course or alongside your favorite sides, this casserole brings warmth and flavor to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally, then pound to even thickness.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cutlets and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Sauté spinach in olive oil until wilted (about 2-3 minutes), then set aside.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in cooked spinach and half the mozzarella.
- Arrange marinated chicken in the baking dish and spread the spinach mixture on top. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella over.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (about 195g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg