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Flawless Chicken-Spinach Quiche: Creamy & Delicious

Experience ultimate comfort! Our creamy Chicken & Spinach Casserole blends tender chicken, fresh spinach, & rich cream cheese. Pure deliciousness. #Casserole
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Main Dish
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Use cutlets for even cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For marinade and cooking.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh is best, but jarred works too.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Provides herbaceous notes.
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Adjust to personal taste.
  • 8 ounces Fresh Spinach Frozen spinach works too; make sure to drain it.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Low-fat cream cheese is a great alternative.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese For topping and flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Adds depth of flavor; optional.

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the chicken by cutting it in half horizontally for cutlets, then pound it to an even thickness.
  3. Mix olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then marinate the chicken for 15-30 minutes.
  4. Sauté the spinach in a skillet over medium heat until wilted. Set it aside to cool.
  5. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then combine it with the sautéed spinach and half of the mozzarella.
  6. Arrange the marinated chicken in the greased baking dish; optionally, sear the chicken for extra depth of flavor.
  7. Spread the creamy spinach mixture over the chicken and top with the remaining mozzarella.
  8. Bake for 20-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  9. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Optional: Serve with a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a burst of color and flavor.

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