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Chicken Casserole with Spinach, Cream Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Mozzarella – OMG, this spinach chicken casserole is a 5-star dinner! Creamy, rich and bursting with savory flavors, this super easy chicken casserole is the perfect dinner recipe for the whole family, any day of the week. You’ll love the combination of spices, cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; this combo makes the chicken super tender and flavorful. Gluten-free, low carb, keto-friendly. A total winner!
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Ingredients list for the Chicken Casserole
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes, or to taste
- 4 oz (115g) soft cream cheese
- 4 oz (115g) sun-dried tomatoes (roughly chopped) + 1 tablespoon of the oil from the jar
- 5 oz (140g) fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella
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Directions
1. To make the spinach chicken casserole recipe: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Rub the chicken breasts with the sun-dried tomato oil, then season with the spice mixture on all sides. Arrange chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish.
3. In a saute pan or skillet, wilt spinach with a small knob of butter and crushed chili pepper flakes. Drain well and set aside.
4. Spread cream cheese on top of the chicken, then top with chopped sun-dried tomato. Add wilted spinach on top, then sprinkle with shredded Mozzarella.
5. Bake in the oven for 20 – 30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F – 74°C). Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve the spinach chicken casserole immediately. Enjoy!
Notes:
- The dish should be salty enough with cream cheese and Mozzarella, but you can add a pinch in the spice mix if you want.
- If you follow a regular, non-keto/low-carb diet, you can serve this chicken casserole over rice, quinoa, or pasta.
Tips for the chicken casserole recipe
- Go easy on the salt since cream cheese and mozzarella are already salty, this would overwhelm the taste of your chicken casserole.
- You can also serve the baked spinach chicken casserole with zucchini noodles, or rice or even pasta if you’re not on a low-carb/keto diet.
- If you want a crisp, crunchy topping, sprinkle your chicken casserole with breadcrumbs. Panko is wonderfully flaky and delicate while crushed pork rind might be a good option for those following a low carb or keto diet.
- The spinach chicken casserole is easy to reheat the day after. Simply cover the casserole dish with foil and put in the oven at 370ºF (190ºC) for 10 – 15 minutes until heated through.
- You can also freeze individual portions of the chicken casserole in freezer containers so you have a comforting dinner for evenings when you don’t feel like cooking from scratch. Partially thaw in your refrigerator overnight then bake the individual casserole portions to reheat completely.
More chicken casserole recipes
- Fajita Chicken Casserole
- French Onion Chicken Casserole
- Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole
- Spinach Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella
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