Description
This hearty and protein-packed chicken and spinach breakfast casserole is the perfect make-ahead dish to fuel your mornings. Loaded with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and melted cheese, it’s a delicious and nutritious way to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 4 cups fresh spinach (lightly sautéed)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or dairy-free cheese)
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing spinach)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the spinach until just wilted. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the shredded chicken, sautéed spinach, onions, and shredded cheese evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring everything is coated evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes or until the casserole is set and golden on top.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make it dairy-free: Swap out milk and cheese for plant-based alternatives like almond milk and dairy-free cheddar.
- Meal prep: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to a month.
- Add-ons: Feel free to add diced tomatoes, mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
Keywords: Chicken breakfast casserole, spinach casserole, protein breakfast, make-ahead breakfast