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Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole

A comforting baked casserole made with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a rich creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Casserole dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in butter.
  2. Whisk in flour, milk, and cream to form sauce.
  3. Melt in cream cheese and season.
  4. Stir in chicken and spinach.
  5. Transfer to dish, top with cheese, and bake.

Notes

Let rest briefly before serving for best texture.