Keto Cheesy Chicken and Spinach Casserole
This Cheesy Chicken and Spinach Casserole may taste and look like a gluttonous meal but the truth is that between the chicken and spinach, this keto casserole is packed with protein and nutrients. The cheesy goodness is just a bonus!
Ingredients
- 10 oz. Fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Butter unsalted
- 1 ½ c. Heavy whipping cream
- ¾ c. Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Basil
- 1 lb. Shredded chicken
- ½ c. Mozzarella cheese + a bit more for topping
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the spinach to the heated skillet a little at a time, and cook until wilted.
- Drain the spinach, and spread it on the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream.
- Whisk in the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and basil.
- Stir in the mozzarella cheese.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix in the shredded chicken.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the spinach in the baking dish.
- Top with a thin layer of Mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.