This spinach artichoke chicken casserole recipe is so easy and makes the perfect warm and cozy meal. If you’re a fan of spinach artichoke dip, you’ll be obsessed with this casserole!
If you’re looking for more comforting casserole recipes, you’ll also want to try this creamy spinach casserole and this pineapple casserole (it’s so good!).
Recipes
Spinach Casserole
How to Make Cream Cheese Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole
Here’s what you’ll need to do in order to prepare this cream cheese spinach artichoke chicken casserole from scratch:
- Preheat the oven and prepare the sour cream mixture. Preheat the oven to 425℉. In a large bowl, combine sour cream, softened cream cheese, 1 cup of parmesan cheese, 1 cup of monterey Jack cheese, and onion powder.
- Season the mixture. Add salt and black pepper to taste, then set aside.
- Cook spinach and garlic. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add chopped spinach and cook until wilted and dry. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Combine ingredients. In a baking dish, mix shredded chicken, cooked spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, and sour cream mixture. Stir to combine.
- Top and bake. Sprinkle remaining parmesan and monterey Jack cheese on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve warm.
(Also try: Spinach Artichoke Dip)
Is This Cream Cheese Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole Keto?
Yes, this chicken casserole dish can be considered to be keto-friendly. It’s made with vegetables and herbs (spinach, garlic and artichokes) that are low enough in carbs to fit the macros of keto dieters.
Keep in mind though that artichokes are slightly higher in carbs than other typical leafy greens eaten by keto dieters; if your macros are fairly strict, be sure to enjoy this casserole in moderate amounts to avoid accidentally knocking yourself out of ketosis
Can I Make Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole Ahead?
Chicken casserole dishes like this one are fantastic options for making ahead of time. You can easily assemble this casserole by following the recipe instructions and then just quickly bake it whenever you’re ready to serve it.
You can keep your prepared casserole in the fridge for 3 to 4 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.
P.S. If you’re a fan of creamy, comforting spinach recipes, you also need to try this creamed spinach recipe: https://nurturedhomes.com/creamed-spinach
Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken chicken
- 1 pound fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained well and chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 cups finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF.
- In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of Parmesan cheese, 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese and onion powder.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper and mix well.
- Set side.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted and all the liquid is evaporated.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Add the chicken, spinach and artichoke to a baking dish.
- Add the sour cream mixture and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheeses are melted and bubbly.
Smack your momma good! It was just as amazing reheated. As my grandchildren say “grandma this one is a repeat. Don’t loose the recipe.”
Haha, love that Deborah :) 😂