Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
553 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole
Description
The casserole begins by marinating chicken breasts with chili flakes, garlic, and salt. A roux-based sauce made with butter, flour, milk, and cream cheese forms a creamy layer that ties the dish together. Thawed and drained spinach combined with roughly chopped artichoke hearts is spread over the chicken before pouring the sauce on top. Baking at 400°F for 35 minutes cooks the chicken through, with mozzarella sprinkled partway through to melt and brown on top.
Texture contrasts between tender chicken, creamy spinach-artichoke topping, and golden cheese make this casserole filling and flavorful. It can be served as a main course that integrates protein with vegetable elements in a sauce-driven bake.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk whole
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 10 ounces spinach thawed, frozen, chopped
- 6 ounces artichoke hearts or quarters, roughly chopped
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Add chicken breasts, chilli flakes, minced garlic, and ½ teaspoon salt to a baking dish. Rub the spices on both sides of the chicken breasts and arrange them side by side in the baking pan. Set aside to marinate. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Melt butter in a pan and add flour. On a medium flame, saute the flour for a minute and slowly add milk while whisking continuously to ensure no lumps form. Keep whisking till the sauce comes to a simmer and starts to thicken. Whisk in the cream cheese and set aside.
- Squeeze the defrosted spinach to remove any extra water. Add spinach, artichoke hearts, and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt to a bowl and mix well.
- Spread the spinach artichoke mixture on top of each chicken breast, pour the sauce all over and bake for 35 minutes. At the 25 minute mark, sprinkle mozzarella over the chicken and place it back in the oven for the next 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 553 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 553 | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 200mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 1390mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 1233mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 9710IU | 194% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 414mg | 41% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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