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There are only a few extra, healthy ingredients and no added homemade sauce to keep this Healthy Chicken Casserole recipe simple and health-conscious. If you enjoy a creamy sauce, check out my other scrumptious casseroles for a different twist!
Using a cooked chicken means minimal prep to create this chicken dinner recipe, making this a great recipe for busy weeknights.
Ingredients for Healthy Chicken Casserole:
- Oil: you can use olive oil or avocado oil
- Vegetables: you will need a frozen bag of spinach, diced yellow onion, and sliced fresh mushrooms
- Protein: shredding a rotisserie chicken is recommended for easiest meal prep
- Seasoning: add onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and oregano to this healthy meal
- Cheese: use shredded mozzarella cheese for a delicious topping
How to make Healthy Chicken Casserole:
To a large pan or large skillet on the stove, over medium heat, add the oil. Once oil is hot, add the frozen spinach, onion, and mushrooms. Stir well, and let cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the veggies are tender. Stir in all the seasonings.
Spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
Add the vegetable mixture to the bottom of the baking dish.
Next, layer with the chicken, then add the mozzarella cheese to top off the casserole.
Bake on 350°F for 30 minutes.
How to store leftover chicken casserole:
Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze: As a make-ahead tip, if you intend to freeze, store it in a freezer-safe container and store it for up to 3 months in the freezer. Pull container from freezer 24 hours before eating, and let thaw in fridge until serving time.
Tips and tricks for making this healthy casserole recipe:
Chicken to use:
Make this recipe using either a cooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, a package of pre-cooked chicken, or pre-baking boneless skinless chicken breasts and shredding the juicy chicken.
You could also cook chicken thighs or chicken tenders for this recipe. Making Instant Pot chicken breast is also a great way to cook chicken quickly
Can I use raw chicken in this casserole?
Unfortunately no, you will need to already have juicy chicken ready to mix into the veggies of this dish.
Can I add more to this recipe?
Of course! Fresh broccoli florets, red pepper, black beans, and cauliflower would all be great options to add to this simple casserole.
What to serve with healthy casserole recipes:
- Wild rice
- Cauliflower rice
- White rice
- Brown rice
More casserole recipes:
Healthy Chicken Casserole
Equipment
- 8×8 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz frozen bag spinach
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms sliced
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken I used part of a rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F
- To a large pan on the stove, over medium heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the frozen spinach, onion, and mushrooms. Stir well and let cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are tender. Stir in all seasonings.
- Spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Add the vegetable mixture to the bottom of the baking dish.
- Top it with the chicken ,then the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
Nutrition
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