Chicken Baked In A Spinach Cream Sauce Recipe

This easy 40-minute recipe transforms simple chicken into a decadent, crowd-pleasing dinner! Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake is incredibly versatile. Customize it to your dietary needs – enjoy it low-fat or low-carb by using light sour cream and mayonnaise. The rich spinach cream sauce complements the perfectly browned chicken, creating a flavor explosion that your family will adore. Serve over pasta, egg noodles, or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 363.3 kcal
Protein 36g
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How to Make Chicken Baked In A Spinach Cream Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch strips) and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. In a 2-quart mixing bowl, whisk together 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed dry), 1 cup sour cream (light or regular), 1/2 cup mayonnaise (light or regular), 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
  5. Transfer the browned chicken to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the spinach cream sauce evenly over the chicken.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
  7. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
  8. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

43g

Carbs

4g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chicken Baked In A Spinach Cream Sauce?

Chicken Baked In A Spinach Cream Sauce takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chicken Baked In A Spinach Cream Sauce?

Chicken Baked In A Spinach Cream Sauce has approximately 363.3 calories per serving, with about 36 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 41 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chicken Baked In A Spinach Cream Sauce?

The key ingredients for Chicken Baked In A Spinach Cream Sauce are Vegetable Oil, Whole Chicken Breasts, Frozen Chopped Spinach, Sour Cream, Mayonnaise, Dry Vegetable Soup Mix. See the full list with measurements above.

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