Cheesy Chicken, Spinach & Mushroom Casserole

🧀 Cheesy Chicken, Spinach & Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients

• 2–3 cups cooked chicken (cubed or shredded)

• 2 cups fresh mushrooms (sliced)

• 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed & drained)

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 small onion (finely chopped)

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & black pepper (to taste)

• Optional: red pepper flakes or paprika

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.

2. Sauté vegetables:
   Heat oil/butter in a skillet. Cook onion until soft, add garlic, then mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms release moisture.

3. Add spinach:
   Stir in spinach until wilted (or warmed through if frozen). Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

4. Assemble:
   Spread chicken evenly in the baking dish. Top with the veggie mixture.

5. Add cream & cheese:
   Pour cream over everything. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly on top.

6. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

7. Optional: Broil 2–3 minutes for extra browning.

8. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.