~ savory chicken & spinach casserole ~

Name: ~ Savory Chicken & Spinach Casserole ~
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 - 5 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts - poached in water; 3/4 cup(s) cooked orzo in broth from chicken; 1 - 10 ounce(s) frozen spinach - thawed and drained well; 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 medium onion. chopped; 1/4 teaspoon(s) each - pepper & garlic salt; 8 ounce(s) container, sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 - 14.5 ounce(s) cream of mushroom soup; 2/3 cup(s) mayonnaise; 1 - 8 ounce(s) block, colby / jack cheese - shredded; handful - italian bread crumbs

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Jul 9, 2015

My family loved this casserole, even the ones who don't like mushrooms, she just picked them out...LOL! It's quite savory and delicious! If you don't like mushrooms, add a different veggie instead..I used mushrooms, because they needed to get used and were quite tasty with the spinach. Enjoy!

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

4 - 5 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts - poached in water
3/4 cup cooked orzo in broth from chicken
1 - 10 ounces frozen spinach - thawed and drained well
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 medium onion. chopped
1/4 teaspoon each - pepper & garlic salt
8 ounces container, sliced fresh mushrooms
1 - 14.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 - 8 ounces block, colby / jack cheese - shredded
handful - italian bread crumbs

How To Make ~ savory chicken & spinach casserole ~

Step 1

Cover chicken with water and poach until juice runs clear. Reserve broth. Once chicken is cool, chop. Bring broth back to a boil and cook orzo, about 9 minutes, drain and set aside.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 2 - 3 quart casserole with non stick cooking spray. In a large skillet,over medium heat - brown onion, mushrooms and garlic. Stirring occasionally.
Step 3

Once veggies are tender, add the chicken, orzo, spinach, soup, mayonnaise and seasoning. Stir until well combined. Spread the chicken mixture into casserole dish and sprinkle evenly with cheese and about a handful of bread crumbs.
Step 4

Bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Step 5

Serve hot! Enjoy!
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