Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole, a hearty and satisfying dish that brings together tender shredded chicken, creamy sauce, spinach, and a crispy topping. Perfect for a cozy family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Topping:
- 1 cup crushed butter crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Mix Casserole: In a bowl, combine chicken, sautéed onion, garlic, spinach, soup, sour cream, milk, cheeses, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Layer and Bake: Spread mixture in baking dish. Mix crackers with butter, sprinkle over casserole. Bake until golden and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Great for using leftover chicken.
- Substitute fresh spinach or cream of mushroom soup.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
