Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Chicken and Spinach Casserole, a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and pasta all come together in a luscious sauce topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 2 cups cooked pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken, season, and cook until browned. Set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, cook onion and garlic, then add flour, milk, and broth. Simmer until thickened. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, seasonings, and spinach.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix in pasta and chicken. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella on top.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let it rest before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- This dish can also be assembled ahead and baked when ready.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
