Description
A comforting, creamy bake packed with tender chicken, sautéed spinach, and a rich cream cheese sauce, topped with melted mozzarella. This Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese is a satisfying low-carb meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (or 4 thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 6 cups fresh spinach (or 10 oz frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken until lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in the cream cheese and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and combine everything well.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes