Chicken Spinach Bake
A comforting and nutritious dish made with shredded chicken, fresh spinach, and creamy cheeses, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (optional)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, spinach, cream cheese, shredded cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
- If desired, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for added crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the dish is hot and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
You can customize this recipe by adding different vegetables or using ground turkey instead of chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg