Description

This creamy chicken and spinach casserole is a comforting and delicious dish combining shredded chicken with a rich mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan. The spinach adds a fresh, healthy twist, and the entire casserole bakes to cheesy, bubbly perfection in under 40 minutes. Perfect as a hearty main served alongside rice, bread, or pasta.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Cheese Mixture

4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste

Vegetables and Seasoning

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the casserole.
Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
Cook Spinach: Add the chopped fresh spinach to the skillet and cook it until just wilted, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes. Then remove the skillet from the heat.
Mix Cheese Base: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Combine Ingredients: Fold the shredded cooked chicken and the wilted spinach mixture into the cheese base until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Prepare Dish: Grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish. Spread the chicken and cheese mixture evenly in the dish for uniform cooking.
Bake Casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the casserole is hot throughout and bubbly on top.
Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm, paired nicely with rice, bread, or pasta to make a complete meal.

Notes

You can substitute fresh spinach with frozen spinach; just make sure to thaw and squeeze out excess water before using.
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cheese mixture.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Using rotisserie chicken is a convenient alternative to cooking and shredding chicken breasts yourself.