Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole

This Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole is a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 6 servings

Course: EVENING DINNERS

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Casserole Base

3 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
4 cups fresh spinach or frozen
3 tablespoon unsalted butter for sautéing
0.5 cup onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced

For the Creamy Sauce

2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup milk whole or lower-fat
0.5 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
4 oz cream cheese softened

For the Toppings

1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

Baking dish
Skillet
whisk

Method

Directions

Sauté onion and garlic in butter over medium heat until they soften, about 3-4 minutes.
Whisk in flour, milk, and cream gradually until the mixture is smooth and starts to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
Melt in cream cheese and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir continuously until fully combined.
Stir in chicken and spinach until well combined.
Transfer to a baking dish, top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

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