Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Chicken and Spinach Casserole, a comforting and satisfying dish that’s perfect for family dinners. Packed with tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and a cheesy topping, this casserole is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Sauce:
- 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Additional:
- 2 cups cooked pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook onions until softened, then add garlic.
- Add spinach: Sauté spinach until wilted, then remove from heat.
- Prepare sauce: In a bowl, mix soup, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder.
- Combine ingredients: Mix chicken, vegetables, and pasta with the sauce. Transfer to baking dish.
- Add cheeses: Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Prepare topping: Mix panko with melted butter, sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add cooked mushrooms or steamed broccoli for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
