“Amazing Cheesy Chicken Spinach Casserole in 40 Minutes”
A comfort food favorite loaded with gooey cheese and bold flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (cut into chunks or fillets)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 cups fresh spinach (lightly sautéed)
- 1½ cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- Optional: ½ cup heavy cream or sour cream for extra creaminess
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken pieces until golden and cooked through.
- In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms. Cook until browned and tender.
- Stir in sautéed spinach, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer chicken, mushrooms, and spinach to a baking dish. Pour over cream (if using), then layer with mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly on top. Broil for 2 minutes if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 2 minutes.
- You can substitute heavy cream with sour cream for a tangier flavor.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice touch of color and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg