Best 8 Cheesy Chicken And Spinach Casserole Recipes

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Craving a hearty and delectable dish that combines the rich flavors of tender chicken, gooey cheese, and vibrant spinach? Look no further than the delectable cheesy chicken and spinach casserole! This classic comfort food is a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a delightful experience with every bite. Whether you're hosting a special gathering or seeking a cozy meal for your family, this recipe will undoubtedly satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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My son, who is an extremely picky eater, loves this quick and simple dish. It's great for pot-luck dinners.

Provided by T.C.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a bowl and pour in enough Italian salad dressing to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator, 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 138.4 mg, Fat 51.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 21.8 g, Sodium 1417.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

CHEESY CHICKEN AND SPINACH CASSEROLE



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An easy dish for the busy cook. Combines tender cubes of chicken with spinach and creamy gouda cheese! One of my husband's most requested dishes.

Provided by Babushka

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
1/2 lb frozen spinach, chopped
1/3 lb smoked gouda cheese
1/4 cup nonfat milk
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/3 cup breadcrumbs (i use italian seasoned)
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Thaw spinach and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Chop chicken into cubes of about 1 square inch ( or 2.5 cm squared).
  • Cook chicken in skillet with tbsp of vegetable oil until mostly cooked through. Do not cook through completely or chicken will get dry.
  • Cut gouda into strips and melt it in 1/4 cup of fat free milk. (I usually do this in the microwave by cooking and stirring every few minutes).
  • While cheese is melting, mix together the chicken and spinach in a casserole dish so that spinach is dispersed evenly throughout. If you have more chicken than spinach, add a bit more spinach keeping in mind it will shrink as it gets cooked!
  • As soon as cheese is melted pour immediately over the chicken and spinach. Do not mix again! The cheese will melt through the layers as it cooks.
  • Melt the butter and add to it the breadcrumbs.
  • Using your fingers or a fork, crumble together the breadcrumb and butter mixture and sprinkle evenly over the top of the dish.
  • Sprinkle remaining 2 tbsp of breadcrumbs and chili powder evenly over dish.
  • Bake covered for about 35-40 minutes.

CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA CASSEROLE RECIPE



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A delicious and simple casserole filled with yummy chicken, pasta and spinach!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 oz rigatoni pasta (uncooked)
1 pkg package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
2 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion (diced)
4 teaspoon minced garlic
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (undrained)
24 ounces marinara sauce
3 Tablespoon tomato paste
1¼ teaspoon dried basil
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
  • Place spinach on paper towel and squeeze until almost all moisture has been removed.
  • Add oil to a large nonstick skillet and place over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender.
  • Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in tomatoes, marinara sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
  • Simmer 5 minutes, uncovered stirring occasionally.
  • Combine pasta, spinach, chicken mixture and 1/4 cup cheese in a large mixing bowl.
  • Spoon into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 897 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY SPINACH CASSEROLE



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A friend of mine made this and gave me the recipe. It is very adaptable to whatever your tastes are and can easily be made to fit your lifestyle and needs! I used rotini in this recipe but the original called for spaghetti (that didn't make sense to me). You could really use any sort of pasta you have on hand! I bought precooked chicken strips to use in the dish and it helped keep the dish speedy and tasty!

Provided by CoreyAnn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces rotini pasta, uncooked
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
6 ounces Baby Spinach, fresh and chopped
14 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
8 ounces grilled chicken
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
salt and pepper
paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rotini in boiling watr for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • 2. In a 2 quart casserole dish, whisk together egg, milk and sour cream. Using a wooden spoon, stir in spinach, artichoke hearts, chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and cooked rotini. Season with minced onion, salt, pepper and paprika. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and paprika.
  • 3. Cover and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake for another 15 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 173.8, Sodium 845.1, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 47.5

CHICKEN, SPINACH, AND CHEESE PASTA BAKE



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Pasta, chicken, spinach, and cheese baked to bubbly perfection.

Provided by jr911

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) package spinach
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Mix penne pasta, onion, chicken, diced tomatoes, spinach, and cream cheese together in a baking dish until the cream cheese melts and coats everything. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pasta mixture. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until heated through and beginning to brown along the edges, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 85.3 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 331.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CHICKEN AND SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Use the supermarket staple of rotisserie chicken in this comforting casserole. Combine shredded chicken with sauteed spinach in a cream sauce, pour into a baking dish, and top with torn bread. Serve your family this creamy, bubbling casserole for a cozy dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups torn bread
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 cups packed flat-leaf spinach, washed
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine bread with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt. Set aside. In a medium pot, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Add spinach; season with salt. Cook, stirring, until wilted, 2 minutes. Transfer to a colander, let cool, then squeeze out water. Coarsely chop.
  • Wipe pot clean and heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over medium. Add onion, garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 8 minutes.
  • Add wine to pot and cook until almost evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in half-and-half. Add lemon juice and bring mixture to a boil over high.
  • Remove from heat and stir in chopped spinach and chicken; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish and top with bread pieces. Bake until bread is golden brown and mixture is bubbling, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g

CHEESY SPINACH CASSEROLE



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This quiche-like casserole from Marilyn Paradis of Woodburn, Oregon is a wonderful way to include good-for-you spinach in your menu. Made with eggs and reduced-fat cheese, the easy-to-cut side dish would be a welcome addition to a breakfast or brunch buffet.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 large eggs
1 large egg white
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups 2% cottage cheese
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small nonstick skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. In large bowl, combine the eggs, egg white and spinach. Stir in the cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, flour, salt and onion mixture. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I created this chicken casserole based on a recipe I found on a spaghetti sauce label. I made a few substitutions and additions and was quite pleased with the results. -Jackie Wood, Jackson, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 package (16 ounces) frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute chicken until no longer pink; set aside., In the same pan, saute onion and green pepper until crisp-tender. Add the spaghetti sauce, spinach, mushrooms and olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain pasta; add chicken and pasta to the pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and toss to coat., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep ahead: Save time by chopping the chicken, spinach, and onion in advance and storing them in separate containers in the refrigerator. You can also cook the chicken and rice ahead of time and let them cool completely before assembling the casserole.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: Feel free to experiment with different types of cheeses to create a unique flavor profile. Some good options include cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Gruyère.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: The chicken should be cooked through but still tender and juicy. Overcooking will make it dry and tough.
  • Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach has a better flavor and texture than frozen spinach. If you're using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water before adding it to the casserole.
  • Season to taste: Don't forget to season the casserole with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.

Conclusion:

This cheesy chicken and spinach casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful spinach, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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