Creamy Cottage Cheese Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach Casserole

Creamy Cottage Cheese Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach Casserole

🛒 Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

• 1 cup cottage cheese

• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced

• 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped

• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish and set aside.  

2️⃣ Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.  

3️⃣ Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their juices and begin to brown, about 5–7 minutes.  

4️⃣ Stir in the chopped spinach and cook just until wilted, then remove the skillet from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.  

5️⃣ In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, the mushroom–spinach mixture, and half of the shredded mozzarella. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix until evenly combined.  

6️⃣ Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella evenly over the casserole.  

7️⃣ Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the top is lightly golden.  

8️⃣ Remove from the oven and let rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm—this pairs nicely with a crisp salad.

⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

🥗 Nutrition (Per Serving – Estimated):

Calories: 262 kcal

Protein: 33 g

Carbohydrates: 6 g

Fat: 12 g