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Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese: A Comforting One-Pan Feast
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Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese: A Comforting One-Pan Feast

A creamy, one-pan casserole blending tender chicken, sautéed spinach, and a silky cream cheese mixture topped with golden mozzarella and Parmesan. Effortless weeknight or holiday meal with robust flavor and indulgent texture in 30-40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish
  3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth
  4. Add garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the mixture
  5. Fold in cooked chicken and spinach until just combined
  6. Transfer to prepared baking dish
  7. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
Sauté frozen spinach briefly if using
Substitute Monterey Jack for mozzarella for extra tang
Replace sour cream with a lemon juice blend for lactose-free option
Golden crust forms more evenly if baking dish is preheated for 5 minutes before adding filling