Creamy, protein-packed bake with chicken, spinach, and melted cheese
# Components:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
→ Vegetables
02 - 4 cups fresh spinach
03 - 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
06 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
07 - 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
→ Oils & Seasonings
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and mushrooms; sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and lightly browned.
03 - Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
04 - Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 2–3 minutes. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
05 - Spread the cooked chicken evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
06 - Layer the sautéed mushroom, spinach, and onion mixture over the chicken.
07 - Drizzle heavy cream evenly over the entire dish.
08 - Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese generously over the top.
09 - Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
10 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the casserole to set for easier serving.
