Spinach and Chicken Casserole

Spinach and chicken casserole in a creamy sauce is topped with mozzarella cheese creating an easy meal to prepare for busy weeknights.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 601 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup chopped fresh chives
• ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach
• 1 cup Italian salad dressing, or as needed
• 2 cups cubed boneless chicken breast

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place chicken in a bowl and pour in enough Italian salad dressing to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator, 2 to 3 hours.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.