Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked rice or pasta
1 cup cream of chicken soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 cup breadcrumbs for topping
2 tbsp olive oil for breadcrumbs
1 cup sour cream
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Mix the Casserole Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, chopped spinach, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, half of the cheddar cheese, cooked rice or pasta, chopped onion, minced garlic, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir everything until well blended.
3. Assemble the Casserole:
Transfer the mixture to your greased baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top it with the remaining cheddar cheese.
4. Prepare the Breadcrumb Topping:
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with olive oil, tossing until they are evenly coated. Sprinkle this breadcrumb mixture all over the casserole.
5. Bake:
Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until its bubbly and the top is golden brown.
6. Serve:
Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving, and enjoy this creamy delight!
Nutritional Information:
This creamy casserole contains approximately 400 calories per serving, with about 25g protein, 18g fat, and 30g carbohydrates.
Time: Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes