Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole – Comforting, Cheesy, and Family-Friendly
A rich, cheesy chicken and spinach casserole with a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce—perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or low-carb comfort food.
Ingredients
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3 cups cooked shredded chicken
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6 cups baby spinach (or 1½ cups frozen, drained)
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1 small onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp butter or olive oil
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp Italian seasoning
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Pinch nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13″ dish.
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Sauté onion and garlic in butter until soft. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
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Stir in cream cheese, cream, Parmesan, and seasonings. Mix until smooth.
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Combine chicken, spinach mixture, and sauce in a bowl. Stir well.
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Transfer to baking dish. Top with mozzarella and extra Parmesan if desired.
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Bake 25–30 mins until bubbly. Broil 2 mins for golden top.
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Let cool 5 mins before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for ease. Add cooked pasta or rice if desired. Freezes well for future meals.