Description
Cheesy Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Mushrooms is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and earthy mushrooms, all enveloped in a creamy, cheesy base. Topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs and gooey melted cheese, this casserole is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped (baby bellas or white)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced chicken until golden brown for about 7-10 minutes.
- Add chopped mushrooms and spinach; sauté until mushrooms are tender and spinach wilts, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked chicken mixture with softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese followed by panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg