Creamed spinach and chicken combine in this crowd-pleasing, comforting casserole.

Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch broiler-safe baking dish with cooking spray.

Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.

Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.

Gradually pour in milk; cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.

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Add pepper, paprika, nutmeg and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.

Transfer to a large bowl.

Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

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Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.

Bake on the lower rack until the cheeses are melted, 12 to 15 minutes.

Transfer to the upper oven rack and increase oven temperature to broil.

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Broil until browned on top, 2 to 3 minutes.

When ready to eat, let the dish stand at room temperature for 1 hour before baking.

  • Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.

Creamed Spinach & Chicken Casserole

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