Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole Recipe
Indulge in this comforting Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole, a rich and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant spinach in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or potluck gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Base
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1½ cups yellow onion, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups whole milk
Main Components
- 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
- 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 4 ounces chive and onion cream cheese
Seasonings & Flavors
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1¾ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Topping
- 8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place rack in upper third. Spray 9×13-inch baking dish
- Sauté onion, garlic, and seasonings in butter until soft. Add flour, then gradually stir in milk until thickened
- Stir in cream cheese and remaining salt until melted and smooth
- Mix in chicken, rice, spinach, lemon juice, and zest. Transfer to baking dish
- Top with cheeses. Bake 15 minutes, then broil 2-3 minutes until golden
Notes
- Can use frozen spinach, but drain well
- Perfect for using leftover rice and rotisserie chicken
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
