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This healthy chicken artichoke casserole recipe with spinach is a delicious twist on the classic dip, transformed into a complete and nutritious dish It is about to become your new weeknight hero. It’s packed with protein from juicy chicken breast and boasts vibrant baby spinach for a welcome dose of greens. But the real star is the creamy, dairy-free cashew cheese sauce. Easy gluten-free casserole recipes are perfect for health-conscious comfort food lovers. Everything is baked together in a single dish, minimizing mess and maximizing flavor. Plus, this casserole is packed with good-for-you ingredients and healthy fats, making it a guilt-free comfort food option.

This is rich, flavorful, and perfect for those with dietary restrictions. It is both dairy-free and gluten-free, leaving only pure, wholesome goodness.  So ditch the takeout menus and dive into a dish that’s easy to make, unbelievably delicious, and kind to your body. 

Craving cheesy spinach artichoke dip but looking for a more satisfying meal? This chicken artichoke spinach casserole combines all the flavors you love in a dip with juicy chicken and a creamy cashew cheese sauce for a hearty and healthy dinner.

Ingredients For This Spinach Chicken Artichoke Casserole Recipe

To make this delicious creamy spinach artichoke chicken casserole you will need a few basic kitchen essentials and a handful of ingredients. 

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed or shredded
• 1 1/2 cups raw cashews
• 2/3 cups cashew milk
• 1/4 cup avocado oil
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 yellow onion, chopped 
• 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 10 oz fresh spinach, chopped
• 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

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You will also need a food processor, a large skillet, and a casserole dish. This is the food processor that I have and love. You can find it online here: food processor. 

The best part about this recipe is that it is flexible. For the chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken, chicken thighs, or leftover chicken from the previous night’s meal. I am using boneless chicken breasts. You can find great quality organic chicken, grass-fed beef, and other meats online here: Crowd Cow.

I tend to avoid dairy when possible, so I am using nutritional yeast and cashew milk in this casserole dish. Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast that adds a cheesy, savory flavor to dishes. It’s a great source of B vitamins and protein and is especially popular in vegetarian, and dairy-free recipes.

Make sure to check out all of my casserole-making essentials. 

How to Make Healthy Cheesy Chicken Artichoke Casserole

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

Then soften the raw cashews in hot water for 15-20 minutes. 

Next, if you are making this recipe with raw chicken and not leftover chicken, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then set aside.

While the cashews soften in the hot water chop the spinach, cut the artichoke hearts into smaller pieces, dice the onions, and mince the garlic. 

Once the cashews have softened drain them with a fine mesh strainer.

Then add the cashews to the food processor with the cashew milk. Cashew milk tends to be creamier than almond milk but feel free to use any dairy-free milk you prefer.

Add the avocado oil and nutritional yeast to the food processor.

Lastly, add the onion powder, garlic powder and salt.

Blend the creamy cheese sauce ingredients until smooth, and set aside.

Make the Chicken Spinach and Artichoke Mixture

In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent.

Next, add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the chopped spinach and stir constantly until wilted. Continue adding the spinach one handful at a time, ensuring each bunch wilts before adding more.

Once all the spinach is wilted and incorporated, stir in the artichoke hearts.

Stir the artichoke mixture until combined.

Then add the cooked chicken to the skillet.

Finally, add the cream sauce and remove from the heat. Stir until all of the ingredients are fully incorporated.

Transfer the creamy spinach artichoke chicken mixture into a baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and place in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. 

Remove the foil from the dish for the last 5 minutes in the oven to create a slight browning around the edges of the dish.

Delicious Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole Recipe

This healthy chicken artichoke casserole is a breeze to prepare and delivers on both flavor and nutrition. With juicy chicken, creamy cashew sauce, and pops of artichoke hearts and spinach, it’s a satisfying and well-rounded meal. Enjoy!

This easy chicken dinner combines your classic favorite spinach dip with tender chicken to create a healthy and dairy-free cheesy chicken casserole that the whole family will love. 

Serve this healthy casserole alone as a full meal, with a side salad, or scoop it with hearty cassava chips. 

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. This easy dish is total comfort food and can be enjoyed the next day.

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