Easy Layered Chicken and Spinach Dish

Elevate weeknight dinners with this **Easy Layered Chicken and Spinach Dish**, a comforting and wholesome recipe that's packed with flavor and ready in under an hour! Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are seared for a golden crust, then layered with sautéed garlic spinach and a creamy, cheesy mixture of cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Topped with a crisp breadcrumb crust, this oven-baked dish strikes the perfect balance of hearty and light. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, it’s rich in protein and brimming with Italian-inspired flavors. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or crusty bread for a complete meal that’s as easy as it is satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts
• 4 cups Fresh spinach
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons Milk
• 0.25 cup Bread crumbs

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown (the chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this step). Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup), half of the Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup), and the milk. Stir until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 8

Layer the wilted spinach over the cream cheese mixture.

Step 9

Place the chicken breasts on top of the spinach layer.

Step 10

Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the chicken breasts.

Step 11

Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup), Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup), and bread crumbs evenly over the top.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).

Step 13

Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(857.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1920.6

Total Fat 119.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g
Cholesterol 522.4mg	0%
Sodium 4390.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 10.6g
Protein 165.1g	0%

Vitamin D 37.6IU	0%
Calcium 1622.1mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 443.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.4%

Protein: 34.7%

Carbs: 8.9%