Cream Cheese Spinach Casserole

Name: Cream Cheese Spinach Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed; 2 cups chopped onions; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1.5 pounds cooked chicken breast, shredded; 2 (9 ounce) packages fresh spinach, chopped; 2 (8 ounce) tubs whipped cream cheese; 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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A delicious and easy to make creamed spinach dish. Great for holidays or simply dinner for the family. This recipe yields a large quantity for holiday gatherings. Half the recipe if you're just serving your family.

Recipe by Kevin Peterson

Updated on August 29, 2022

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 5 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

10 servings

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Ingredients

cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
2 cups chopped onions
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds cooked chicken breast, shredded
2 (9 ounce) packages fresh spinach, chopped
2 (8 ounce) tubs whipped cream cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a medium or large casserole dish with cooking spray.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and a generous pinch of salt and pepper; saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Add cooked chicken to the onions. Mix in spinach and cream cheese until combined; you can add spinach a little bit at a time to make it easier. Add 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and stir until everything is thoroughly incorporated and cream cheese has no clumps remaining. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and filling is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Cook's Notes:

Regular cream cheese (softened) can be used, but I like whipped cream cheese because it's easier to mix.

Freshly cooked chicken (baked, boiled, slow-cooked, or pan-fried) or canned chicken can be used in this recipe; it's still delicious, trust me!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

391	Calories
25g	Fat
7g	Carbs
35g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 391
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 14g	71%
Cholesterol 129mg	43%
Sodium 450mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 35g
Vitamin C 17mg	84%
Calcium 369mg	28%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 588mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.