Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole (Printable Format)

Creamy chicken bake with spinach, artichokes, and three cheeses for a protein-packed meal

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
02 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables

05 - 7 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
06 - 14 oz canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
07 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy & Sauces

09 - 1/2 cup light cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

→ Seasonings

11 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
12 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

→ Topping

15 - 1/3 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
16 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
17 - Olive oil spray

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
02 - Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add diced chicken to skillet. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring, until just cooked through. Remove from heat.
04 - Combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in large bowl. Mix until smooth.
05 - Fold cooked chicken mixture, spinach, and artichoke hearts into cheese mixture.
06 - Spread mixture evenly into prepared casserole dish.
07 - Mix panko breadcrumbs with 2 tbsp Parmesan in small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over casserole. Lightly mist with olive oil spray.
08 - Bake 30-35 minutes until bubbly and top is golden brown.
09 - Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get all the creamy, cheesy satisfaction of spinach artichoke dip but as an actual protein packed meal that keeps you full for hours
  • The cottage cheese and Greek yogurt trick makes it incredibly rich while cutting down on heavy cream
  • Everything cooks in one pan then transfers to one dish, meaning minimal cleanup maximum flavor
02 -
  • The resting period is not optional, I once skipped it and ended up with a beautiful delicious mess on my plate
  • Squeezing every drop of water from the spinach is the difference between a casserole and a soup
  • The topping will continue crisping for a couple minutes after it comes out of the oven
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken to cut prep time in half, just skip the stovetop chicken step and fold it directly into the cheese mixture
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving brightens everything and makes the flavors sing

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