Cheesy Chicken and Spinach Bake Comfort Meal
Prepare this hearty, baked casserole featuring tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a rich, cheesy sauce for a satisfying comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, dried spinach, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in 1.5 cups of the Monterey Jack cheese and all of the cheddar cheese into the chicken mixture.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
- If using, mix the breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon of melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of drained canned artichoke hearts to the mixture.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken soup if desired.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 120