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Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole
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Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole That Soothes You Real Good

This Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole delivers tender chicken, melted cheese, and bright spinach in a comforting, cozy bite that’s simple to make and hard to resist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts chicken (large)
  • 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)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. This gets your dish ready for that final bake.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in your skillet on medium. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes each side. You want it cooked through but not dry.
  3. Take the chicken off heat and let it cool a bit so you can shred or chop without burning your fingers.
  4. In the same skillet, add the other tablespoon of olive oil, then toss in the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then add your spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, mix your softened cream cheese with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and half the mozzarella cheese until well blended.
  6. Add the shredded chicken and spinach-garlic mix into the bowl. Stir until evenly coated.
  7. Transfer the mix into a greased 9x9 baking dish. Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top, and optionally dust with Parmesan.
  8. Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.