Creamy Chicken & Spinach Bake
Creamy Chicken & Spinach Bake blends tender rotisserie chicken, fluffy rice, and garlicky spinach in a lush, lemon-brightened sauce. A golden cap of melted mozzarella and Parmesan adds stretchy richness and a hint of nutty flavor. Serve this comforting casserole for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead weeknight meal that reheats beautifully.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook11 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Chicken & Spinach Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and position the rack in the upper third. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 3
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt; cook, stirring often, until the onions are softened and translucent, about 4 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually pour in the milk, and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the cream cheese and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring constantly, until fully combined. Remove from the heat and stir in the shredded chicken, cooked rice, spinach, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it in an even layer. Sprinkle evenly with the mozzarella and Parmesan.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until the cheese is browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 909.8 kcal High 45%
- Protein 41.36 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 79.74 g 29%
- Total Fat 46.14 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 14.8 g High 74%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 124.92 mg High 42%
- Sodium 923.31 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 4.32 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 6.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 401.38 mg Good Source 31%
- Iron 6.62 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 878.87 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 615.19 mcg Good Source 68%
- Vitamin C 0.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.01 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Chicken & Spinach Bake is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 21 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Chopped Spinach, Cooking Spray, and Dried Lemon Peel. Each serving provides about 909.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Chicken & Spinach Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Chopped Spinach, Cooking Spray, Dried Lemon Peel, Garlic. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Chicken & Spinach Bake?
- About 21 hrs in total: 10 hrs to prepare and 11 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 909.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Chicken & Spinach Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Creamy Chicken & Spinach Bake healthy?
- Creamy Chicken & Spinach Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 909.8 calories and 41.36 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 923.31 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.8 g (74% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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