Chicken Spinach Casserole: Creamy Comfort in 45 Minutes
This chicken spinach casserole is a creamy, comforting dinner made with tender shredded chicken, nutritious spinach, and a rich cheese sauce. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an easy, satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Casserole Base
- 2.5 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie or home-cooked
- 4 cups fresh spinach or frozen, thawed and squeezed dry
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- If using fresh spinach, sauté it in a skillet over medium heat until wilted. Drain excess liquid and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in garlic, onion, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
- Add shredded chicken and prepared spinach to the bowl and mix until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, followed by parmesan.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra texture, add a breadcrumb topping before baking. Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter option, and mushrooms or artichoke hearts make great additions.