🧀 Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole
Description:
This creamy chicken and spinach casserole is rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. Tender chicken pieces are baked in a velvety garlic cream sauce with wilted spinach and melted cheese on top. It’s a perfect cozy dish—simple to make and great for family dinners.
🧾 Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts (cubed or sliced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Heat butter in a pan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Cook until lightly golden.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for a few minutes, then serve warm.
❓ Q&A:
Q1: Can I add mushrooms?
Yes, mushrooms go perfectly—sauté them with the chicken.
Q2: Can I make it low-fat?
Use milk instead of cream and reduce cheese.
Q3: What can I serve it with?
Rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or even garlic bread.
Q4: Can I prepare it ahead?
Yes, assemble and refrigerate, then bake when ready.
Q5: How long does it last?
Up to 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container.