Description
A creamy, herb-infused chicken casserole with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Mediterranean flavors that bakes to bubbly satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped (reserve 2 tablespoons oil)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to baking dish.
- 3. In same skillet, cook onion for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- 4. Add sun-dried tomatoes with reserved oil. Cook 1-2 minutes.
- 5. Pour in cream and broth, whisk to combine. Add Parmesan, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Season and bring to gentle simmer.
- 6. Remove from heat and stir in spinach. Pour mixture over chicken.
- 7. Scatter cherry tomatoes around casserole. Cover with foil.
- 8. Bake covered for 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with mozzarella.
- 9. Bake uncovered 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden and chicken reaches 165°F.
- 10. Rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently to prevent sauce separation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g