Chicken Spinach Casserole Recipe

Name: Chicken Spinach Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts; 1 lb washed and chopped fresh spinach; 1 large chopped yellow onion; 1/4 cup margarine; 1 cup sour cream (fat free works fine); 2 cups chopped green chilies (canned ones are fine); 12 ounces grated cheddar cheese; 12 ounces grated monterey jack cheese; 10 -12 6-inch corn tortillas; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

4 boneless chicken breasts
1 lb washed and chopped fresh spinach
1 large chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup margarine
1 cup sour cream (fat free works fine)
2 cups chopped green chilies (canned ones are fine)
12 ounces grated cheddar cheese
12 ounces grated monterey jack cheese
10 -12 6-inch corn tortillas
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder

1
Poach the chicken breasts 15-20 minutes in a saucepan with enough water to cover chicken.
2
Allow the chicken breasts to cool.
3
Cut chicken into bite size pieces, and set aside.
4
Melt margarine in a large pan, and saute onion.
5
Add spinach to the pan and cover allowing spinach to steam in the pan 5-10 minutes.
6
Add the chilies, sour cream, chicken, cumin and garlic powder.
7
Mix thoroughly.
8
Line a greased casserole dish with a layer of tortillas, cover tortillas with a layer of chicken filling followed by a layer of cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack chees.
9
Continue layering in this manner ending with a layer of tortillas covered by a layer of cheese.
10
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

1222

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless chicken breasts, 1 lb washed and chopped fresh spinach, 1 large chopped yellow onion, 1/4 cup margarine, and more.

Yes, Chicken Spinach Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Spinach Casserole

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