Description
Comfort meets culinary elegance in this creamy chicken casserole with spinach, mushrooms, and melted mozzarella. Layers of rich flavors and textures promise a satisfying meal that brings warmth to your table and smiles to hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups chicken breast, shredded or diced
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup green onion cream cheese (or regular cream cheese with finely chopped green onions)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, preparing a 9×13-inch casserole dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Sauté mushroom slices in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until they develop a rich golden color and tender texture, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Quickly wilt the spinach in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes, removing excess moisture, and set aside.
- Create a smooth sauce by whisking together cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until perfectly blended.
- Arrange a uniform layer of cooked chicken across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
- Distribute the sautéed mushrooms and wilted spinach evenly over the chicken layer.
- Gently pour the creamy sauce, ensuring complete coverage of all ingredients.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses across the entire surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden-brown blanket.
- Finish by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley just before serving.
Notes
- Optimize mushroom flavor by ensuring they’re dry before sautéing, which helps achieve a perfect golden-brown color and prevents soggy texture.
- Customize cheese blend by experimenting with different varieties like gruyère or fontina for unique taste profiles and added depth.
- Reduce carbohydrate content by substituting chicken with cauliflower or zucchini for a low-carb friendly version that maintains creamy, comforting qualities.
- Enhance protein intake by adding extra chicken or incorporating diced ham for a heartier meal that satisfies hunger and provides balanced nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 223 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg