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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!
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Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 471
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the spinach to the heated skillet a little at a time, and cook until wilted.
  4. Drain the spinach, and spread it on the bottom of a greased baking dish.
  5. In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter.
  6. Pour in the heavy whipping cream.
  7. Whisk in the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and basil.
  8. Stir in the mozzarella cheese.
  9. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Mix in the shredded chicken.
  11. Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the spinach in the baking dish.
  12. Top with a thin layer of Mozzarella cheese.
  13. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbly.
  14. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.