Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole (Printable)
Hearty, creamy chicken casserole with spinach, artichokes, and cheese for a protein-packed meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, non-fat or 2%
03 - 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Vegetables
06 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
07 - 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
08 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings
10 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/4 tsp salt, adjust to taste
13 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Miscellaneous
14 - Olive oil spray or 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
15 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil spray or a tablespoon of olive oil.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until just wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, artichoke hearts, sautéed onion-spinach mixture, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and all Parmesan cheese. Add Italian herbs, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix until thoroughly combined.
05 - Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over the top.
06 - Bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden brown.
07 - Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Each serving delivers 38g of protein without the dry, bland texture you expect from high-protein meals
- The Greek yogurt creates an incredibly creamy texture while keeping things lighter than traditional cream-heavy casseroles
- This makes six generous portions, perfect for lunch throughout your busiest work week
02 -
- The Greek yogurt can separate if you overmix it once it hits the hot ingredients, so fold gently until just combined
- Letting the sautéed vegetables cool slightly prevents them from cooking the yogurt when you mix everything together
03 -
- Use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps in your mixture
- Grate your own Parmesan instead of using pre-grated for better melting