Cream Cheese Spinach Casserole
Description
Leftover chicken, fresh spinach, cream cheese, and mozzarella cheese combine to make this delicious, creamy, comfort-food casserole that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
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2 cups chopped onions
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 1/2 pounds cooked chicken breast, shredded
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2 (9 ounce) packages fresh spinach, chopped
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2 (8 ounce) tubs whipped cream cheese
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3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a medium or large casserole dish with cooking spray.
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.
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.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and filling is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.