Description
This Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole is the perfect comfort food for a cozy family dinner. Packed with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a creamy, cheesy base, it’s a hearty dish that’s easy to prepare and loaded with flavor. The golden breadcrumb topping adds the perfect crunch, making every bite irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped spinach, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
- Gently fold in the cooked rice until it’s well incorporated into the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with olive oil until they are evenly coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Swap out the cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom if you prefer a different flavor.
- If you want extra texture, mix in some sautéed mushrooms or chopped bell peppers.
- For a low-carb version, replace the rice with cauliflower rice.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: creamy chicken casserole, chicken and spinach bake, easy family dinner, cheesy casserole