Description
This Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole takes all the rich, creamy flavors of your favorite dip and transforms them into a hearty, cheesy, and protein-packed meal! Tender shredded chicken is mixed with cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, and mozzarella, then baked to golden, bubbly perfection. It’s low-carb, keto-friendly, and perfect for meal prep! Serve it as a satisfying main dish with a side salad or roasted veggies for a complete meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
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9 oz frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained
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14 oz artichoke hearts, plain, chopped
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8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
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1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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⅔ cup sour cream
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½ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
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Stir in the shredded chicken, chopped artichoke hearts, drained spinach, and Parmesan cheese until everything is evenly combined.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
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Bake for 20 minutes at 375°F, then increase the oven temperature to 400°F and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
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Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
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Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy option.
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Drain the spinach well! Squeeze out as much water as possible to avoid a watery casserole.
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Want a bit of spice? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the mixture.
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Make it ahead! Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
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Storage: Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Equipment
Large mixing bowl
9×13-inch baking dish
Nonstick cooking spray
Spatula
Oven
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (⅛ of casserole)
- Calories: 493 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Spinach artichoke chicken casserole, keto casserole, low-carb chicken casserole, cheesy chicken bake