About This Recipe
I want to share an extra special dish with you — Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese! This creamy, dreamy casserole was created after a hectic weeknight with virtually no time for gourmet prep and only a handful of ingredients in the fridge. I threw everything into a dish, baked it off in the oven, and crossed my fingers that it would not be a disaster! WOW it turned out better than I envisioned!!!
Now it’s one of those recipes I make when I want to cook my family something hearty, wholesome, and comforting with little fuss and no standing over the stove for hours. Sultan, (aka my husband), loves it, as well as the kids, who are ecstatic they are eating something so creamy and tasty — spinach and all!
Now it’s one of those recipes I make when I want to cook my family something hearty, wholesome, and comforting with little fuss and no standing over the stove for hours. Sultan, (aka my husband), loves it, as well as the kids, who are ecstatic they are eating something so creamy and tasty — spinach and all!
Tools for Chicken Spinach Casserole
To make this creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese Recipe, you’ll need a baking dish, mixing bowl, and a skillet if you're cooking fresh chicken. I’ve linked some dependable kitchen tools—easy to use and perfect for cozy casseroles. A spatula helps with smooth layering, and foil keeps it extra moist!
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
1 tbsp butter (melted)
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, spinach, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy and well combined.
Step 3
Spread the chicken mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top. If using breadcrumbs, mix them with melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese layer.
Step 4
Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes, until the top is bubbly and lightly golden.
Step 5
Let it rest for 5 minutes before digging in. Serve with a light salad or garlic bread for a full meal!
Nutrition Information
Calories
370
Saturated Fat
9g
Carbs
6g
Sugars
2g
Protein
32g
Sodium
520mg
Fiber
1g
Secret Tips
Soften your cream cheese: Room temp cream cheese mixes way easier.
Use rotisserie chicken for speed and added flavor.
Don’t skip seasoning the spinach — garlic powder or a pinch of red pepper flakes makes a difference.
Top it with crispy breadcrumbs if you want that golden, crunchy top layer.
Use rotisserie chicken for speed and added flavor.
Don’t skip seasoning the spinach — garlic powder or a pinch of red pepper flakes makes a difference.
Top it with crispy breadcrumbs if you want that golden, crunchy top layer.
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