Creamy Spinach-&-Feta Chicken Casserole

 

Creamy Spinach & Feta Chicken Casserole (Under six hundred phrases)

A rich, comforting baked dish with tender bird, creamy sauce, spinach, and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for dinner with rice, pasta, or bread.

Ingredients (Serves four–5)

500g chook breast (cut into chunk-sized pieces)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion (finely chopped)

three–four garlic cloves (minced)

200g sparkling spinach (or frozen, thawed, and tinned)

200ml cooking cream (or heavy cream)

100ml milk

120g feta cheese (crumbled)

100g mozzarella or cheddar (non-obligatory, for extra creaminess)

1 tsp dried oregano

half a tsp black pepper

half tsp salt (modify to taste)

half of tsp chili flakes (optional)

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

1. Prepare the fowl.

Heat olive oil in a huge pan over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and season gently with salt and pepper. Cook for 5–7 mins till the bird is gently golden but not fully cooked through. Remove and set apart.

2. Cook aromatics.

In the identical pan, upload chopped onion. Sauté for 3–4 mins till tender. Add garlic and prepare dinner for every other 30 seconds until aromatic.

3. Add spinach.

Add spinach and cook dinner till wilted (fresh spinach will reduce quickly). If using frozen spinach, prepare dinner till excess moisture evaporates.

4. Make the creamy sauce.

Lower the heat. Add cream and milk, stirring well. If you want a thicker sauce, sprinkle in flour and mix quickly to avoid lumps. Add oregano, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt.

5. Combine bird and cheese.

Return hen to the pan. Add lemon juice and stir the whole lot together. Let it simmer for 3–5 mins for flavor combinations.

6. Add feta.

Stir in most of the feta cheese, reserving a bit for topping. The feta will soften barely and add a salty, tangy flavor.

7. Bake the casserole.

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Transfer the combination into a baking dish. Sprinkle crumbled feta and mozzarella on top. Bake for 15–20 minutes till bubbly and gently golden.

8. Serve

Let it relax for 5 mins earlier than serving. It pairs well with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or garlic bread.

Tips

You can replace chicken with mushrooms or chickpeas for a vegetarian model.

Add solar-dried tomatoes for added flavor.

Don’t overcook the bird in the pan—it's going to finish cooking in the oven.