Description
A simple baked casserole featuring chicken and spinach in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, dried spinach, cream of chicken soup, milk, cheddar cheese, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- If using, sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top of the mixture.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Squeeze as much water out of the thawed spinach as possible for a better texture.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup if you prefer.
- For a richer flavor, add 1/4 cup of sour cream to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: chicken, spinach, casserole, baked dish, comfort food, easy dinner