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Creamy Chicken Florentine Artichoke Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine American, Italian-Inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 medium white onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 16 oz baby spinach
  • 10 oz frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and roughly chopped
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk, warmed
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add spinach and chopped artichokes and cook until spinach wilts. Remove mixture to a large bowl and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to form a roux.
  • Gradually whisk in warm milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until thickened and smooth.
  • Stir in Italian seasoning, Monterey Jack cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  • Add sauce to the spinach-artichoke mixture along with the shredded chicken. Mix to combine.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish, top with parmesan cheese, and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Great for using up leftover chicken. For a lower-carb option, substitute cauliflower rice for white rice.
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