Description
This Spinach Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella is a creamy, savory, and satisfying dish that comes together quickly. Perfect for busy nights, it combines marinated chicken breasts, wilted spinach, and melted mozzarella for a comforting meal your family will love.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut horizontally
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups spinach, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- In a Ziplock bag, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag and shake to mix. Add the chicken breasts, seal again, and massage the bag until the chicken is evenly coated. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and position a rack in the center.
- In a skillet, wilt the spinach with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat, then set aside.
- Arrange the marinated chicken breasts in a baking dish. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the chicken, then layer the spinach on top. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the spinach.
- Bake the casserole for 20-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve warm with a side of cauliflower rice or baked veggies.
Notes
- For a lower carb version, serve the casserole with cauliflower rice or roasted veggies instead of pasta.
- You can add extra cheese for a cheesier casserole or swap out mozzarella for other cheeses like Parmesan or cheddar.
- If you don’t have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach, but make sure to thaw and drain it well before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casseroles
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
