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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
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
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.