Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole (Print Version)
Creamy chicken baked with spinach, artichokes, and three cheeses for a protein-packed comfort meal.
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
02 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Vegetables
05 - 7 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
06 - 14 oz canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
07 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy & Sauces
09 - 1/2 cup light cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
→ Seasonings
11 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
12 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Topping
15 - 1/3 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
16 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
17 - Olive oil spray
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
02 - Heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add diced chicken to the skillet. Cook 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through. Remove from heat.
04 - In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until smooth.
05 - Fold in the cooked chicken, thawed spinach, and chopped artichoke hearts until evenly distributed.
06 - Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
07 - In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with 2 tbsp Parmesan. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole. Lightly mist with olive oil spray.
08 - Bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
09 - Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Every bite delivers that creamy, cheesy dip flavor you crave but with 45 grams of protein per serving
- The whole family asks for this on repeat, and nobody realizes its actually good for them
02 -
- Squeezing every drop of water from the thawed spinach is the single most important step for success
- The casserole might look jiggly when it first comes out of the oven but it firms up as it rests
03 -
- Rotisserie chicken works perfectly here and cuts your prep time in half
- Use room temperature ingredients for the sauce to prevent any lumps from forming