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Smoky Spinach Chicken Casserole

A creamy and smoky chicken casserole made with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and topped with melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced You can use rotisserie chicken or leftovers.
  • 2 cups fresh spinach Alternatively, use frozen spinach, thawed and drained.
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Plus extra for topping.
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (optional) Use for a crunchy topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, sauté the minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted, then remove from heat.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, wilted spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and top with shredded mozzarella and breadcrumbs (if using).
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  6. Allow to cool slightly before serving and enjoy!

Notes

Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.