Creamy Chicken Spinach (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 -
8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 -
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
03 -
1/2 cup sour cream
→ Pantry
04 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
→ Produce
09 -
2 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups fresh spinach
→ Poultry
11 -
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Set oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 dish lightly.
02 -
Rub chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Cook in olive oil over medium-high heat until both sides are golden, about 2-3 minutes each.
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In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth.
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Spread spinach over the bottom of the dish. Add the seared chicken on top. Spread the cream cheese mix over the chicken evenly.
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Cover the dish with shredded mozzarella. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese bubbles and the chicken is cooked through.
# Helpful Notes:
01 -
Let it cool for 5 minutes after baking so it firms up before you dig in.