Creamy Cottage Cheese Chicken, Mushroom, and Spinach Casserole
A comforting casserole combining tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and bright spinach in a creamy, protein-rich sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie works)
- Cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- White or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- Fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Onion, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Dried thyme
- Grated Parmesan or cheddar (optional)
- Pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add mushrooms and cook until they release liquid and brown.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from pan.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, a beaten egg, herbs, salt, pepper, and half the cheese. Fold in chicken and vegetables.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until set and golden.
Notes
Use a cast-iron or ceramic baking dish for even browning. Drain excess liquid from mushrooms to avoid a soggy bake. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg