Mexican Spinach Chicken Bake

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    458 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Spinach Chicken Bake

This Mexican Spinach Chicken packs all of the best Mexican flavors into a rich and creamy topping baked right on top of tender chicken breast.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 oz frozen chopped spinach thawed
  • 10 oz Rotel tomatoes with green chiles (1 can)
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2.25 oz diced black olives, drained (1 can)
  • 1.5 cups Colby jack cheese shredded and separated

Garnish

  • green onions chopped
  • cilantro chopped
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375˚F. Squeeze as much liquid from the spinach as possible.
  2. In a large bowl mix the cream cheese and sour cream together. Stir in the Rotel tomatoes, spinach, black olives, and 1 cup colby jack cheese. Mix until combined.
  3. Lay chicken breasts flat in a large baking dish and spread the spinach mixture on top of the chicken. Top with remaining colby jack cheese.
  4. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp.)
  5. Garnish with your choice of green onions, tomatoes, or cilantro. Serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 458kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 164mg (55%) Sodium 685mg (29%) Potassium 939mg (27%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 7559IU (151%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 365mg (37%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 458 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 458kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 685mg 29%
Potassium 939mg 20%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 7559IU 151%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 365mg 37%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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