Best 11 Chicken Spinach Cranberry Casserole Recipes

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From effortless weeknight dinners to fabulous holiday meals, chicken spinach cranberry casserole is the ultimate comfort food that can be enjoyed all year round. This classic dish is a delightful combination of tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and tangy cranberries, all enveloped in a creamy and flavorful sauce. It's a versatile dish that can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. So, let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for chicken spinach cranberry casserole, one that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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

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

CHICKEN AND SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Enjoy pasta with chicken and spinach - a delightful casserole dinner that can be made ready in 35 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups uncooked gemelli (twist) pasta (8 ounces)
1 package (1.8 ounces) leek soup mix
2 cups milk
1 cup cut-up cooked chicken
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole or square baking dish, 8 x 8 x 2 inches, with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • While pasta is cooking, mix soup mix (dry) and milk in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Mix pasta, chicken and spinach in baking dish. Pour soup mixture over pasta mixture; stir gently to mix. Spread evenly. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until bubbly and light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 960 mg

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

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.

CHICKEN SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Among the most popular recipes on our blog, the Creamy Spinach Chicken Casserole is a delicious recipe that features creamy chicken! I made this dish by layering fresh spinach into a baking dish along with raw chicken breasts, a creamy parmesan sauce, and a cheese crust that melts under the cheese sauce. As an easy weeknight meal, you can serve it with either rice or pasta!

Provided by Mohamed Shili

Categories     Main     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb chicken breasts (2 chicken breasts, cut in half crosswise)
8 oz fresh spinach
8 oz Monterey Jack cheese (grated)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500°F.
  • Prepare a 13 x 9-inch baking dish by lightly spraying it with cooking spray. Meanwhile, prepare the creamy sauce by combining the ingredients.
  • Prepare the spinach and pack it into the casserole dish.
  • Add uncooked chicken breasts on top.
  • Cover evenly with the creamy sauce mixture.
  • Add the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and bake on the bottom rack of the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the spinach shrinks and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.9 cal

CHICKEN, SPINACH AND DRIED CRANBERRY PHYLLO PIE



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Source: Anne Lindsay's New Light Cooking According to the author this recipe is a favorite of Toronto caterers Caroline McRobbie and Laurien Trowell of C'est Cheese Encore. All it needs is a salad and some crusty bread. TIP: For 2 cups of cooked, cubed chicken, microwave 2 large chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb), loosely covered, for 7 minutes on high or until the chicken is no longer pink inside.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h12m

Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups 2% evaporated milk
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
2 (300 g) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup pine nuts or 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 egg
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed (see tip in recipe description)
4 sheets phyllo pastry
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Whisk milk with flour in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring, until thickened.
  • Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg; let cool slightly.
  • Drain spinach and squeeze out water.
  • Using a nonstick skillet, melt 1 tbsp of the butter over medium-high heat and cook the spinach, garlic, pine nuts & cranberries, stirring, until garlic begins to colour (about 5 minutes).
  • Stir egg into milk mixture then stir into spinach mixture along with the chicken.
  • Melt remaining butter.
  • Spray pie plate with nonstick spray.
  • Cut phyllo in half crosswise and drape across pie plate so 1/3 overhangs the plate.
  • Brush lightly with butter and press into plate.
  • Repeat with each sheet, layering and fanning sheets to overlap slightly and evenly cover pie plate.
  • Spoon filling into pastry then fold edges over filling to form 2 1/2 inch border.(if making ahead pie can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 hours at this point).
  • Place pie on baking sheet, cover lightly with foil and bake in 375F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until pastry is golden.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 80.4, Sodium 403.4, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 18.6

CHICKEN, CRANBERRY, AND PEAR SPINACH SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken, Cranberry, And Pear Spinach Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt, ground black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast, salt, ground black pepper, paprika, olive oil, pear, baby spinach, dried cranberry, toasted unsalted walnut

Provided by Greg Perez

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pear, sliced
2 cups baby spinach
1 tablespoon dried cranberry
2 tablespoons toasted unsalted walnut, chopped

Steps:

  • Add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • On a cutting board, season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, add the sliced pear, spinach, cranberries, walnuts, and cooked chicken, and dress with the vinaigrette.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 993 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 70 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 56 grams, Sugar 23 grams

CRANBERRY CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE



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This Cranberry Chicken Bake is exactly that. It is both sweet and savory and easy to make. I love the taste of the fresh cranberries with this. They add the best pop of flavor, and really make the dish.

Provided by Kendra Murdock

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
½ cup chicken broth
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a bowl combine garlic salt, paprika, pepper, and all season salt.
  • Rub the mixture into each chicken breast on both sides.
  • Heat a skillet to medium heat and add olive oil.
  • Place the chicken breasts into the pan, browning them on both sides, but not cooking them all the way through.
  • Place them in a sprayed 9x13 pan.
  • Place sprigs of rosemary between the breasts and lemon slices on top or in between breasts.
  • Pour the chicken broth into the 9x13 pan.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the cranberries, brown sugar, minced garlic and vinegar stirring until well mixed.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts.
  • Place in oven and cook for 45 minutes or until the juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 791 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TURKEY CRANBERRY SPINACH CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Provided by Kendra Murdock

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can chicken broth (14.5 ounces)
3 Tablespoons butter
3 cups stuffing mix
3 cups cooked and cubed (or shredded) turkey
2 cups fresh baby spinach (roughly chopped)
½ cup dried cranberries
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray an 11x7" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large saucepan, bring broth and butter to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • Add in stuffing mix and stir together until all stuffing is moist.
  • Add in cooked turkey, chopped spinach, and cranberries.
  • Dump turkey and stuffing mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Bake (uncovered) for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 461 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN SPINACH CASSEROLE



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I came up with this recipe when I was 15. It's quick and easy to make. Your family will love it, mine does.

Provided by qtchef86

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 boneless chicken breasts
8 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces frozen spinach
1 small chopped white onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 whole finely chopped carrots (you can use a food processor)
1 dash pepper
1 dash salt (optional)
1 (10 ounce) package crescent roll dough

Steps:

  • Cook the chicken for 8 mins in microwave.
  • Chop cooked chicken. Set aside.
  • Warm cream cheese until soft;.
  • add cooked spinach.
  • Mix well with cream cheese.
  • Add garlic powder, carrots, and dash of pepper and salt.
  • Add chicken, mix well, lay in baking dish,.
  • smooth out.
  • Place dough on top of mixture. make sure that dough covers whole dish.
  • Pinch seams together.
  • Follow baking instructions on crescent roll package.

CREAMY CHICKEN, RICE AND SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Underneath that crispy layer of crushed corn flakes is a creamy combination of tender chicken, chopped spinach and brown rice. Best. Casserole. Ever.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses
1-1/2 cups crushed corn flakes
2 Tbsp. margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Combine all ingredients except corn flake crumbs and margarine; spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Mix remaining ingredients; sprinkle over chicken mixture. Cover.
  • Bake 45 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 5 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 27 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • Fresh cranberries can be used instead of frozen cranberries. If using fresh cranberries, rinse them well and pat them dry before using.
  • If you don't have any pecans, you can substitute walnuts or almonds.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and then cover it tightly and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, let the casserole come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Serve the casserole hot with a side of mashed potatoes or rice.

Conclusion:

This chicken spinach cranberry casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this casserole a try!

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