This Chicken Spinach Artichoke Casserole is a delicious and healthy dinner idea that is sure to satisfy the whole family. Made with tender chicken, spinach, artichokes, and full of cheese this casserole is packed with flavor.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- This casserole is low-carb friendly so even family members on a health journey can enjoy this dish.
- You only need simple ingredients to help you make this creamy casserole. All of these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store.
- This delicious casserole is great when you prep it ahead, which means it's perfect for a busy night.
Are you a fan of spinach artichoke appetizers? If so, then this casserole is the recipe for you. It tastes just like the popular dip but in casserole form.
📝 Ingredients
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
📋 Ingredient Notes
- Olive oil - Don't have olive oil? You can use butter or your favorite oil instead.
- Onion - Yellow or white onions work best in cooked meals like this one.
- Garlic - I used garlic cloves, however you can use jarred minced garlic or garlic powder.
- Broth - I used chicken broth, vegetable broth would also work.
- Cooked chicken - Any type of cooked chicken can be used in this casserole.
- Cream cheese - I've found that the block cream cheese works best in a casserole recipe.
- Frozen chopped spinach - Make sure that you pick up spinach that is not seasoned.
- Artichoke hearts - Grab a can of these from the canned goods aisle at your local store.
- Sour cream - This creamy sauce adds a nice tangy flavor to this casserole.
- Grated parmesan - I recommend using freshly grated parmesan cheese instead of using the canned stuff.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese - For the best melting cheese, use freshly shredded cheese instead of the bagged kind.
- Salt and black pepper - Adjust these seasonings to suit your taste buds in this recipe.
🥄 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Heat oil on a skillet over medium-high heat add onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and saute for another 30 seconds. Stir in broth, then mix in cream cheese.
- In a big bowl, add chicken, spinach, artichoke, sour cream, parmesan cheese, and half a cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Pour the cream cheese over the chicken and mix everything well. Taste and add salt and black pepper if needed.
- Spread the mixture in the casserole dish, and top with the remaining 1 ½ mozzarella cheese. Bake in the center of your 350-degree preheated oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
🥣 Equipment
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- Large skillet
- Large mixing bowl
- 9x13 baking dish
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💡Amira's Tips
- You can use any type of cooked chicken. You can use rotisserie chicken or cook up your favorite baked or poached chicken for this casserole.
- This casserole tends to get very sticky so make sure that you spray your casserole dish well with nonstick cooking spray or grease it with butter or shortening to make cleanup easier.
- You must get as moisture out of the frozen spinach as possible. Otherwise your casserole with be runny.
🧺 Storage
Storage - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. It tastes great as leftovers.
Freezing - You can also freeze the casserole for up to three months. Make sure that you cover it tightly with plastic wrap and foil to keep it fresh. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating.
💬 FAQs
You can reheat individual servings in the microwave at 50% for 2-3 minutes. Or reheat large portions in the oven at 350 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes.
For this recipe, you want to bake the casserole uncovered. This will allow the top to brown and the cheese to melt instead of steaming the casserole.
⌛ Make Ahead
One great thing about this recipe is that you can prep it ahead. Assemble the casserole but instead of baking it right away cover it with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve bake according to the directions listed in the recipe.
🍽️ Serve With
I love to pair this chicken spinach casserole recipe with a simple side dish like Lebanese Rice. This Brussels Sprouts appetizer also makes a great green and healthy side dish to pair with this meal.
👩🍳 Variations
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream in the creamy sauce to lower the calories in this artichoke chicken recipe.
- Out of frozen spinach? Use fresh baby spinach instead. There's no need to drain the fresh spinach like you would use the frozen spinach.
- Want to add a crunchy topping to this casserole? Mix 2 cups of bread crumbs with two tablespoons of melted butter. Then sprinkle it on top.
- Not a fan of chicken? You can use cooked turkey or even cooked beef to make this simple recipe
📣 Related Recipes
- Are you looking for another cheesy chicken casserole to make for your family? Check out this Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole with Hot Dogs. It's pure comfort food and your family will love it.
- This Ricotta Pasta is made with fresh ingredients and comes together quickly, which means that it's a great meal to make on busy weeknights for your family. Plus, it's delicious any time of year.
- Are you looking for another total comfort food recipe? If so, check out this Creamy Pasta Bake. It's full of tender pasta, and ground beef and packed full of flavor.
- This Chicken Fiesta Casserole is the answer when you are craving a cheesy creamy Text Mex recipe. Loaded with Mexican flavors, this is a colorful vibrant creamy dish perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
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Chicken Spinach Artichoke Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 3 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded
- 1 package 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezes dry
- 1 can 14ounce artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup parmesan grated
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- Salt and black pepper to taste if needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking oil.
- Heat oil on a skillet over medium high heat add onion and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and saute for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in broth then add mix in cream cheese.
- In a big bowl add chicken, spinach, artichoke, sour cream, parmesan cheese and half a cup of the mozzarella cheese.
- Pour content of the skillet over and mix everything well. Taste and add salt and black pepper if needed.
- Spread the mixture in the casserole dish, top with the remaining 1 ½ mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the center of your oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly,
- Brown top under broiler 3-5 minutes if desired.
Notes
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