Easy Layered Chicken and Spinach Dish
Elevate weeknight dinners with this **Easy Layered Chicken and Spinach Dish**, a comforting and wholesome recipe that's packed with flavor and ready in under an hour! Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are seared for a golden crust, then layered with sautéed garlic spinach and a creamy, cheesy mixture of cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Topped with a crisp breadcrumb crust, this oven-baked dish strikes the perfect balance of hearty and light. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, it’s rich in protein and brimming with Italian-inspired flavors. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or crusty bread for a complete meal that’s as easy as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons Milk
- 0.25 cup Bread crumbs
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown (the chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this step). Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup), half of the Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup), and the milk. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Layer the wilted spinach over the cream cheese mixture.
Place the chicken breasts on top of the spinach layer.
Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the chicken breasts.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup), Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup), and bread crumbs evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
591 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.7 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 167 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 1199 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 48.4 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 533 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 366 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
