Description
This creamy chicken bake combines tender chicken breasts with earthy mushrooms and nutritious spinach in a rich, savory sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese, this comforting dish is perfect for family dinners and can be prepared with minimal effort. Each bite offers a delicious blend of flavors that will satisfy your taste buds while providing a hearty, protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender and have released their moisture.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- In a greased baking dish, place the chicken breasts in a single layer. Spread the mushroom and spinach mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the top, ensuring the chicken is well coated. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before adding them to the baking dish.
- You can use frozen spinach instead of fresh – just be sure to thaw and drain it well before adding.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or roasted potatoes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken bake, spinach mushroom chicken, creamy chicken casserole, healthy chicken dinner, easy weeknight meal