Chicken Florentine Casserole

Name: Chicken Florentine Casserole
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 chicken breast, skinless, boneless and halved; 1/4 cup butter; 3 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 (10.75) can condensed cream of mushroom soup; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 2 (13.5 ounce) cans spinach, drained; 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced; 2/3 cup bacon bits; 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Dinner Chicken Casserole

Time: 50 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

About

Leafy hearty spinach paired with a delicious cream sauce forms the savory heart of this dish! Chicken Florentine Casserole is a rich weeknight dinner that will make you feel wealthy; it packs in tender mushrooms, tender chicken, and crunchy bacon beneath a melty layer of cheese. Chicken Florentine Casserole is a full meal in one dish that you will crave again and again!

Ingredients

4 chicken breast, skinless, boneless and halved
1/4 cup butter
3 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (10.75) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 (13.5 ounce) cans spinach, drained
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
2/3 cup bacon bits
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Arrange the chicken breast halves on a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 3 -Bake until the chicken is fully cooked and the juices run clear, registering 165 degrees F when tested with a meat thermometer, about 20-30 minutes.

Step 4 -Remove the chicken from the oven and set it aside for later.

Step 5 -Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.

Step 6 -In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 7 -Add the garlic, lemon juice, cream of mushroom soup, Italian seasoning, half-and-half, and parmesan cheese while whisking.

Step 8 -Cover the bottom of a 9x9-inch casserole dish with the spinach.

Step 9 -Top the spinach with the mushrooms.

Step 10 -Pour half of the cream mixture from the saucepan over the spinach and mushrooms.

Step 11 -Arrange the chicken on the top and cover it with the remaining sauce.

Step 12 -Sprinkle the bacon bits and the mozzarella over top.

Step 13 -Bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Step 14 -Serve warm!

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