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Delish Cheesy Chicken Spinach Bake

Delish Cheesy Chicken Spinach Bake

Creamy, garlicky spinach and a gooey trio of cheeses blanket tender baked chicken for a family-friendly dinner that’s ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts patted dry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 8 oz fresh baby spinach or use 10 oz frozen, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Season chicken on both sides with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and onion powder.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 2 to 3 minutes per side until lightly golden (it will finish cooking in the oven). Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted.
  • Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth and creamy. Mix in 1 cup of the mozzarella and 0.25 cup Parmesan until melted. Add red pepper flakes if using; adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon the spinach-cheese mixture evenly over the chicken in the baking dish.
  • Top with the remaining 0.5 cup mozzarella and 0.25 cup Parmesan.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Optional: Broil 2 to 3 minutes to brown the top. Let rest 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For frozen spinach, thaw completely and squeeze out as much liquid as possible to prevent a watery sauce. For extra creaminess, add 0.25 cup chicken broth with the cream. Great with buttered noodles, rice, or a simple green salad.