Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese
Discover the comforting warmth of our Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese—a delightful dish that transforms busy weeknights into special family moments. This creamy casserole combines tender chicken cutlets with sautéed spinach and a rich cream cheese mixture, all topped with gooey mozzarella for a flavor-packed experience everyone will love. Perfect for potlucks or meal prep, you can assemble it ahead of time, making dinner a breeze. With just a few wholesome ingredients, this dish is not only satisfying but also sneaks in some nutritious greens without anyone noticing. Elevate your dinner game with this easy-to-make recipe that promises comfort and joy at every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cut chicken breasts horizontally into cutlets; pound to even thickness.
- Marinate chicken in olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper for 15-30 minutes.
- Sauté spinach in olive oil until wilted; set aside.
- Mix cream cheese with sautéed spinach and half of the mozzarella.
- Arrange marinated chicken in the baking dish; top with the cream cheese mixture and remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg