Spinach and Chicken Casserole

Spinach and Chicken Casserole

My son, who is an extremely picky eater, loves this quick and simple dish. It’s great for pot-luck dinners.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 45 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed boneless chicken breast
  • 1 cup Italian salad dressing, or as needed
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup chopped fresh chives
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Step 1
Place chicken in a bowl and pour in enough Italian salad dressing to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator, 2 to 3 hours.

Step 2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3
Drain and discard marinade from chicken and season chicken with garlic powder and lemon pepper. Transfer seasoned chicken to a casserole dish. Layer spinach over chicken.

Step 4
Mix cream cheese, chives, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Slowly pour chicken broth into cream cheese mixture, stirring until mixture is smooth; pour over chicken and spinach. Cover casserole dish with aluminum foil.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and top chicken mixture with mozzarella cheese; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.

Editor’s Notes:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

601
Calories
51g
Fat
9g
Carbs
28g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 601
% Daily Value *
Total Fat51g 66%
Saturated Fat22g 109%
Cholesterol138mg 46%
Sodium1418mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate9g 3%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars4g
Protein28g
Vitamin C13mg 66%
Calcium260mg 20%
Iron3mg 16%
Potassium479mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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