Description
A comforting dish that combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and creamy cheese into a delicious and satisfying meal, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked pasta (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, fresh spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- If using, fold in the cooked pasta until evenly mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Top with grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and golden on top.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole can be customized with other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers. To make it lighter, consider using low-fat cream cheese and cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg