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Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

This Creamy Spinach Chicken Casserole combines tender chicken breasts with fresh spinach and a rich, cheesy sauce for a comforting and easy-to-make meal. Baked to perfection with Monterey Jack cheese, this casserole is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick family dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Vegetables

  • 1 lb chicken breasts (approximately 2 chicken breasts, cut in half crosswise)
  • 8 oz fresh spinach
  • 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Creamy Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 500°F. Lightly spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside to prepare the layers.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, ground black pepper, and garlic salt. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated to form a creamy sauce.
  3. Assemble Casserole: Pack the bottom of the prepared casserole dish evenly with fresh spinach. Then place the uncooked chicken breasts on top of the spinach layer, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
  4. Add Sauce Layer: Spread the creamy sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, coating them thoroughly for maximum flavor and moisture.
  5. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese generously over the creamy sauce layer, making sure to cover the entire surface.
  6. Bake: Place the casserole on the bottom rack of the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the spinach has shrunk, the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chicken breasts are fully cooked through.

Notes

  • Use a baking dish that is safe for oven temperatures up to 500°F, such as a heavy Dutch oven or ceramic casserole dish.
  • Ensure chicken breasts are cut evenly to cook uniformly in the allotted time.
  • Optional: You can add crushed red pepper flakes for added heat or substitute Monterey Jack with Mozzarella for a milder flavor.
  • Let casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking before serving to allow flavors to settle.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/creamy-spinach-chicken-bake-recipe/