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Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese

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This Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese is a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Breasts Can substitute with boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Can substitute with dried oregano and basil
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 6 ounces Fresh Spinach Remove excess moisture if using frozen
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat is best
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Can substitute with Monterey Jack
  • 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese Optional; can substitute with cheddar

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thin cutlets and pound them gently to ensure even thickness.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then add the chicken, cover, and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  4. Sauté fresh spinach in a skillet over medium heat until wilted, about 2-3 minutes, then set aside.
  5. Beat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth, then add sautéed spinach and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese, mixing until well combined.
  6. Optional: Sear the marinated chicken in a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes per side for extra flavor.
  7. Layer the chicken in the greased baking dish and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top.
  8. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and bake for 20-30 minutes, until the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  9. Rest the casserole for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with different vegetables and cheeses.

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