Comfort food: Your family will love this healthy casserole made with spinach, artichoke and chicken.
There is nothing better than having a casserole waiting for you at home after a long, busy day.
And this recipe is not only healthy, it’s delicious!
WHAT’S IN IT
2 cooked skinless chicken breasts, shredded or cubed
2 tbsp avocado oil or melted butter
½ cup cottage cheese
¾ cup sour cream
2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tsp salt
1 ½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp thyme
Juice and zest of ½ lemon
2 cups fresh spinach
18-oz artichoke hearts, halved and drained.
HOW TO MAKE IT
Preheat oven to 375 degrees; grease a 1 ½ quart casserole dish with healthy fat of choice and set aside.
In large mixing bowl, add cooked shredded chicken, healthy fat of choice, cottage cheese and sour cream.
Add 1 ½ cups shredded cheese, parsley, sea salt, garlic, thyme, lemon juice and lemon zest; stir until fully combined.
Gently fold in the spinach and artichoke hearts and pour mixture into greased casserole dish.
Sprinkle remaining ½ cup shredded cheese over the top and bake for 40-50 minutes or until the cheesy top is lightly golden brown.
Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy!
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