Creamy Spinach Chicken Casserole Recipe
This Creamy Spinach Chicken Casserole is a comforting and delicious baked dish featuring tender chicken breasts layered with fresh spinach, a rich and tangy creamy sauce, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. Perfect for a wholesome family dinner, it combines simple ingredients to create a flavorful and hearty meal that’s easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1 lb chicken breasts (about 2 breasts, cut in half crosswise)
- 8 oz fresh spinach
- 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 500°F. Lightly coat a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In a bowl, thoroughly mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, grated parmesan cheese, ground black pepper, and garlic salt until well combined to create the creamy sauce.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread the fresh spinach evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Then, layer the uncooked chicken breasts on top of the spinach, arranging them evenly for even cooking. Next, spread the creamy sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the creamy sauce layer. Place the baking dish on the bottom rack of the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted and the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove from oven and let it rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts if preferred, but adjust baking time accordingly.
- Ensure chicken is cooked through by checking that juices run clear or using a meat thermometer.
- For a lower fat version, use light mayonnaise and sour cream.
- This casserole can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
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