Description
Indulge in this comforting and creamy chicken and spinach casserole, a delicious main course that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Packed with tender chicken, nutritious spinach, and a rich, cheesy sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping:
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or buttery crackers
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Casserole: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, spinach, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed crackers with melted butter until evenly coated. Sprinkle this mixture over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake the casserole uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen spinach—thaw and squeeze out excess liquid before adding.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
