When you’re craving a comforting, creamy baked dish packed with flavor but still easy enough for a busy weeknight, this Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese is exactly the recipe you need. Combining juicy shredded chicken, fresh spinach, a velvety cream cheese sauce, and melted mozzarella on top, it’s the kind of casserole that disappears fast — everyone from picky kids to hungry adults will love it.

This casserole is rich but not heavy, indulgent but still balanced thanks to the spinach. Best of all, it uses simple ingredients you probably already have: cream cheese, broth, garlic, chicken, and shredded cheese. It works perfectly as a low-carb meal, a family-style dinner, or a make-ahead freezer dish.

Let’s dive into everything you need to know to make this comforting, ultra-creamy, crowd-pleasing casserole.

Why You’ll Love This Creamy Chicken & Spinach Casserole

✔ The cream cheese makes it unbelievably creamy

Unlike casseroles that rely only on soups or heavy cream, cream cheese gives the sauce a silky, velvety texture.

✔ Ready in under 40 minutes

A true weeknight hero.

✔ Great for leftover chicken or rotisserie

Saves time without sacrificing flavor.

✔ Family-friendly and kid-approved

Creamy, cheesy, mild, and comforting — always a hit.

✔ Naturally low-carb & keto-friendly

No pasta, no rice — just protein, cheese, and vegetables.

Ingredients Overview

This casserole uses straightforward, accessible ingredients. Here’s a quick breakdown:

Chicken

Shredded rotisserie or cooked chicken breast.

Spinach

Fresh baby spinach for a vibrant color and tenderness.

Cream Cheese

Softened to create the creamy base.

Cheese

Mozzarella for meltiness + optional parmesan for flavor.

Cream of Chicken Soup

Adds body and enhances the savory flavor.

Garlic & Onion

Aromatics that bring the casserole to life.

Seasonings

Salt, pepper, paprika, dried parsley.

Chicken Broth

Thins the sauce to the perfect consistency.

Instructions – Step-by-Step

1. Preheat the Oven
   Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Cook Aromatics
   Melt butter in a skillet. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Make the Creamy Sauce
   Stir in softened cream cheese until melted. Add cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley. Stir until smooth.
4. Add the Chicken & Spinach
   Mix in shredded chicken and fresh spinach. Allow spinach to wilt into the sauce.
5. Combine and Transfer
   Spread mixture evenly into the baking dish.
6. Add Cheese Topping
   Sprinkle mozzarella (and parmesan if desired) over the top.
7. Bake
   Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
8. Serve
   Cool slightly and serve warm.

Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Cream Cheese

A rich, creamy chicken casserole with spinach, cream cheese, and melty mozzarella. Comforting, low-carb, and perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Casserole, Dinner

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Calories: 390

Ingredients

  

Casserole Ingredients

• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie or cooked breast
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 1 onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese optional
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried parsley

Equipment

• Skillet
• Mixing bowl
• Baking dish
• Spatula

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Sauté diced onion in butter until softened, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Add softened cream cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
4. Mix in cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, salt, pepper, paprika, and dried parsley.
5. Stir in shredded chicken and fresh spinach until spinach is wilted.
6. Transfer mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Top with shredded mozzarella and optional parmesan.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden.

Notes

For richer flavor, add cooked bacon or extra parmesan cheese.

Tips for a Perfect Casserole

Use softened cream cheese

It melts smoother and blends without lumps.

Don’t skip wilting the spinach

This prevents excess moisture in the casserole.

Add extra veggies if you want

This casserole is extremely versatile.

Make it spicy

Add red pepper flakes or a little cayenne.

Use rotisserie chicken for speed

Shortens prep to under 10 minutes.

Variations

Chicken Bacon Spinach Bake

Add ½ cup crispy cooked bacon bits.

Broccoli Cheddar Version

Swap spinach for broccoli and use cheddar cheese.

Pasta Version

Mix the creamy chicken mixture with cooked egg noodles.

Ranch Spinach Chicken Bake

Add 1 tbsp ranch seasoning to the cream cheese mixture.

Low-Carb “Alfredo” Twist

Replace cream of chicken soup with 1 cup Alfredo sauce.

Serving Ideas

• With roasted vegetables
• Over rice or pasta
• With mashed potatoes
• Next to garlic bread
• With a fresh green salad

Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator

4 days in an airtight container.

Freezer

Freeze up to 2 months.

Reheat

Oven: 325°F until warm
Air fryer: 350°F, 4–6 minutes
Microwave: 1–2 minutes per portion