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Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese

Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese

Evelyn
Creamy, cheesy bake featuring tender chicken, fresh spinach, and melted mozzarella. Easy weeknight dinner ready in 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into even cutlets or pounded thin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 9x13 baking dish.
  • Toss chicken with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Marinate 10 minutes.
  • In skillet, heat remaining oil over medium. Wilt spinach 2 minutes; drain well.
  • Mix softened cream cheese with half mozzarella, Parmesan, and spinach.
  • Arrange chicken in dish. Spread cheese-spinach mixture over top. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and cheese is bubbly.

Notes

    >Drain spinach well to avoid watery casserole. >Rest 5 minutes before serving for best texture. >Great with garlic bread or salad.
Keyword Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese