Best 3 Cheesy Chicken And Spinach Casserole Recipes
Indulge in a culinary delight that brings together the comforting flavors of cheese, succulent chicken, and vibrant spinach. This cheesy chicken and spinach casserole is a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. With a crispy golden-brown crust and a creamy, flavorful filling, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. The combination of tender chicken, wilted spinach, and gooey melted cheese creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will leave you craving more. But that's not all - this versatile recipe offers a variety of options to cater to different preferences and dietary restrictions. Explore variations such as a gluten-free version using almond flour or a vegetarian alternative with tofu instead of chicken. There's a cheesy chicken and spinach casserole variation for everyone to enjoy.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
Provided by T.C.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place chicken in a bowl and pour in enough Italian salad dressing to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator, 2 to 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 138.4 mg, Fat 51.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 21.8 g, Sodium 1417.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
CHEESY CHICKEN AND SPINACH CASSEROLE
An easy dish for the busy cook. Combines tender cubes of chicken with spinach and creamy gouda cheese! One of my husband's most requested dishes.
Provided by Babushka
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Thaw spinach and preheat oven to 375°F.
- Chop chicken into cubes of about 1 square inch ( or 2.5 cm squared).
- Cook chicken in skillet with tbsp of vegetable oil until mostly cooked through. Do not cook through completely or chicken will get dry.
- Cut gouda into strips and melt it in 1/4 cup of fat free milk. (I usually do this in the microwave by cooking and stirring every few minutes).
- While cheese is melting, mix together the chicken and spinach in a casserole dish so that spinach is dispersed evenly throughout. If you have more chicken than spinach, add a bit more spinach keeping in mind it will shrink as it gets cooked!
- As soon as cheese is melted pour immediately over the chicken and spinach. Do not mix again! The cheese will melt through the layers as it cooks.
- Melt the butter and add to it the breadcrumbs.
- Using your fingers or a fork, crumble together the breadcrumb and butter mixture and sprinkle evenly over the top of the dish.
- Sprinkle remaining 2 tbsp of breadcrumbs and chili powder evenly over dish.
- Bake covered for about 35-40 minutes.
CHEESY SPINACH CASSEROLE
This quiche-like casserole from Marilyn Paradis of Woodburn, Oregon is a wonderful way to include good-for-you spinach in your menu. Made with eggs and reduced-fat cheese, the easy-to-cut side dish would be a welcome addition to a breakfast or brunch buffet.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small nonstick skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. In large bowl, combine the eggs, egg white and spinach. Stir in the cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, flour, salt and onion mixture. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have chicken broth, you can use water instead.
- Be sure to cook the chicken thoroughly before adding it to the casserole.
- Don't overcook the casserole, or the chicken will become tough.
- Serve the casserole hot, topped with additional cheese and/or salsa.
Conclusion:
This Cheesy Chicken and Spinach Casserole is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's sure to please the whole family. It's packed with flavor and protein, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying meal, give this casserole a try.
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