Spinach Chicken Casserole With Cream Cheese And Mozzarella
INGREDIENTS
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut horizontally
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cup spinach rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 oz Mozzarella cheese shredded
The marinade:
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
DIRECTIONS
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- To prepare the Spinach chicken casserole Add olive oil garlic Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes into a Ziplock bag along with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Seal the bag and shake until mixed. Add the chicken breasts seal and massage so the chicken breasts are covered in the marinade set aside for 10-15 minutes while you prep the remaining ingredients. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400ºF (200°C).
- Quickly wilt the spinach in a skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil set aside.
- Arrange chicken breasts drained from the marinade in a baking dish. Spread the softened cream cheese over the chicken breasts and lay spinach on top of the cream cheese. Finally sprinkle mozzarella over the top.
- Bake the spinach chicken casserole for 20-30 minutes. Chicken casserole is done when cooked through to an internal temperature of 165?F (75°C). Serve warm your Spinach chicken casserole with a side of cauliflower rice or baked veggies. Enjoy!
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