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Cheesy Chicken Spinach Bake
4.9 from 117 votes

Cheesy Chicken Spinach Bake

This Cheesy Chicken Spinach Bake combines tender chicken breast cutlets topped with a creamy layer of softened cream cheese, seasoned garlic, and Italian herbs. Wilted baby spinach adds a tender green layer beneath a topping of melted mozzarella cheese, resulting in a rich, savory casserole with a mix of creamy and cheesy textures. It is a practical dinner option that bakes in one dish and delivers flavorful baked chicken with a smooth, cheesy spinach topping.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Dinner, Others
Cuisine: Italian, American

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breast cut in half lengthwise to form thinner cutlets, large, boneless, skinless
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 6 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Lay chicken breast cutlets in baking dish. Drizzle 1 Tablespoon olive oil all over chicken. Sprinkle evenly with minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Spread softened cream cheese all over the tops of chicken.
  3. Meanwhile, heat a small non-stick skillet with the remaining 1 Tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add baby spinach. Cook and stir until spinach wilts. Place wilted spinach evenly over chicken. Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese all over the top.
  4. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly (inside temp of chicken should be 165 degrees F.) Serve warm and enjoy!