Description
Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and a rich creamy sauce. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknights, providing a satisfying meal that warms the heart and delights the palate. With layers of flavor and simple ingredients, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375?F (190?C) and spray a medium baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and brown the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet, saut? minced garlic in the skillet for 1 minute until fragrant, then add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Pour this mixture into the skillet with spinach and stir well.
- Slice the browned chicken or leave whole; combine with the creamy mixture in the skillet.
- Transfer everything to the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg