Cream Cheese Spinach Casserole

Leftover chicken, fresh spinach, cream cheese, and mozzarella cheese combine to make this delicious, creamy, comfort-food casserole that's perfect for any occasion.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 391 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a medium or large casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and filling is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.