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    Chicken Spinach Casserole with Mushrooms and Phyllo

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    Chicken Spinach Pie with Mushrooms as featured in Ladies Home Journal

    A delicious chicken and spinach pie recipe baked with a crispy phyllo crust. Earthy mushrooms and herbs add fantastic flavor to this pot pie.


    My take on a chicken pot pie with a healthy, spinach pie twist. I added mushrooms and greens to load up on awesome veggies, and a light, crisp phyllo crust.

    Chicken and Spinach Casserole with silver spoon scooping up a serving

    Make this Chicken Spinach Casserole Recipe:

    This easy pot pie comes together quickly in a skillet. Then, simply transfer it to a baking dish and top it with a few layers of buttered phyllo.

    The phyllo bakes into a light, crispy crust – leaving you with a tasty version of pot pie that isn't weighed down by a traditional pastry crust.

    Use a store bought rotisserie chicken for this comforting homemade meal. The flavors in this chicken and spinach casserole are a delicious combination of veggies, chicken and gravy.

    I used fresh mushrooms cooked in a little butter and olive oil to start the development of flavors. I chose shiitake mushrooms because they are tender when cooked and have a great mushroom taste without being overpowering.

    Chicken Spinach Mushroom Pie with serving spoon in white oval baking dish

    Chicken bake:

    I love adding spinach to my main dishes. It's an easy way to get in healthy green veggies, without changing the flavor of the entire dish too much.

    I added spinach to my chicken enchilada casserole (an easy main dish using polenta instead of tortillas!).

    Spinach also makes a delicious appearance in my cheesy baked ravioli dinner. It only takes a few minutes to prepare!

    Tools Used for this Pot Pie:

    • Sharp Chef's knife
    • Large non-stick skillet
    • Pastry brush
    • 2 quart baking dish
    Chicken Mushroom Spinach Pie in white baking dish on maroon colored napkin

    How to make chicken and spinach casserole:

    A bit of chicken broth, lemon juice and rosemary make the gravy for this pot pie made in a skillet. Start by sautéing your veggies, then make the gravy.

    Check the recipe card for Gluten Free instructions!

    • Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet.
    • Add onion, then mushrooms, and cook until softened.
    • Add spinach a bit at a time so it can wilt and release the juices.
    • Stir everything together with the chicken.
    • Combine flour, broth, lemon juice and seasonings in the skillet.
    • Whisk until a gravy comes together.
    • Combine gravy with chicken mixture.
    • Butter phyllo sheets and layer on casserole.
    • Bake until golden brown and bubbling.

    Try my other easy, weeknight meals with chicken or spinach!

    Green spinach risotto with snow peas

    Easy cashew chicken recipe

    Healthy slow cooker chicken curry

    Easy Mushroom, Chicken and Spinach Pot Pie Recipe:

    Chicken Mushroom Spinach Pie with a serving missing

    Chicken Spinach Casserole with Mushrooms and Phyllo

    Tara Teaspoon
    A take on pot pie! Delicious chicken and spinach pie recipe baked with a crispy phyllo crust. Earthy mushrooms and herbs add fantastic flavor.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 35 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 Servings
    Calories 418.76 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 small onion chopped
    • 4 oz shiitake mushrooms trimmed and thinly sliced
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 5 oz baby spinach
    • 3 cups (1 lb) diced cooked chicken
    • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
    • 2¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped rosemary
    • 8 sheets phyllo dough

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oven to 400°F. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil, then add onions. Cook, stirring until just soft, about 4 min. Add mushrooms and ½ teaspoon salt and continue stirring until softened, about 4 min. Gradually add spinach and stir until completely wilted, about 2 min. Transfer to a large bowl and add chicken; wipe skillet clean.
    • Whisk together flour, broth, lemon juice and ½ teaspoon salt and add to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk until mixture is boiling and simmer until just thick, about 2 min. Add to chicken mixture with ½ tablespoon rosemary, then transfer to a 2-qt baking dish.
    • Melt 3 tablespoon butter and brush onto each phyllo sheet, layering one on top of the other. Gently place over baking dish and crimp the sides to fit. Sprinkle with remaining rosemary and bake until golden, 25 to 30 min. Let cool slightly before serving.

    Notes

    I used fresh spinach in this recipe, but you can swap it for a 10-oz box of frozen spinach. Thaw the spinach and squeeze out the excess liquid before using.
     
    To make this Gluten Free, swap the all-purpose flour with GF All-Purpose Flour, or 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch. Top with Gluten Free breadcrumbs tossed in the butter, instead of phyllo. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 418.76kcalCarbohydrates: 23.93gProtein: 42.38gFat: 16.51gSaturated Fat: 6.9gCholesterol: 120.62mgSodium: 646.53mgPotassium: 621.17mgFiber: 2.12gSugar: 1.57gVitamin A: 2483.79IUVitamin C: 9.17mgCalcium: 58.18mgIron: 3.4mg
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    Recipe Tara Teaspoon, Photographs Alexandra Rowley, Food stylist Roscoe Betsill, Prop Sytlist Jen Everett. Originally published LHJ Sept 09.

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    Filed Under: Chicken and Poultry, Easy Dinners, Main Dish Tagged With: chicken, crust, gravy, mushrooms, phyllo, spinach

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Leslie Kiszka says

      October 29, 2019 at 4:51 pm

      I swear, I can smell this through the screen. That flaky crust looks so freaking good!

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        October 30, 2019 at 3:20 pm

        It tastes even better than it 'smells' - lol. Thanks for the comment Leslie, I hope you enjoy! Tara

        Reply
    2. Marisa F. Stewart says

      November 02, 2019 at 3:33 pm

      Using phyllo dough for the top of the chicken casserole is such a great idea. The dough is so flakey and it has less fat and calories than pie dough. This is pure comfort food on a cold Fall evening. I've already pinned it.

      Reply
      • Tara says

        November 03, 2019 at 6:03 pm

        I'm so glad it's on your pin board and waiting. It's such a fun and delicious change from traditional pot pie!

        Reply
    3. Rebecca Blackwell says

      November 03, 2019 at 2:38 pm

      I've been making homemade chicken pot pie with a traditional pie crust for over 20 years but decided to change it up and make this recipe instead of my standard go-to and wanted to tell you that it's positively delicious! I just love the phyllo dough crust. Soooo flaky and light. This might be the new "normal" chicken pot pie in our house.

      Reply
      • Tara says

        November 03, 2019 at 5:58 pm

        Oh you made my day! So happy to hear it! And while I'll bet your homemade pot pie with pastry crust is delicious, I'm so glad this is a new favorite!!

        Reply
    4. Paula Montenegro says

      November 03, 2019 at 6:25 pm

      You got me at rotisserie chicken! I always buy them and then have leftovers. Thanks for this great recipe! I have a feeling it will become a staple at my house.

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        November 04, 2019 at 3:38 pm

        LOL Paula, I love it! It's ok to not do everything from scratch right?! Rotisserie chickens are the perfect time saver. Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Jenni LeBaron says

      November 03, 2019 at 11:47 pm

      This Chicken Spinach Casserole recipe looks so good! I love how hearty it is and the gorgeous flaky layers you get from phyllo and perfect

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        November 04, 2019 at 3:45 pm

        Thanks Jenni! This recipe is hearty and you can take some shortcuts with the rotisserie chicken and packaged phyllo dough! Delicious and quick dinner on a chilly night, you can't lose! Hope you enjoy - Tara

        Reply
    6. Debbie says

      November 04, 2019 at 12:18 am

      This Chicken and Spinach casserole was so easy and so good. Using a rotisserie chicken made my life a lot easier. My son who sons he is not a fan of spinach loved this . I think it was the flaky crust on top . Thanks for a great recipe.

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        November 04, 2019 at 3:51 pm

        Wow! So glad your son enjoyed this recipe too! Thank you for trying it and sending such a sweet comment. Tara

        Reply
    7. Gail says

      November 04, 2019 at 12:39 pm

      The flaky phyllo dough on top sounds absolutely amazing. This is the ultimate comfort food! Can't wait to make it on chilly days.

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        November 04, 2019 at 3:54 pm

        Thanks Gail! Agreed on the comfort food for chilly days. Enjoy! Tara

        Reply
    8. Amy Dong says

      November 04, 2019 at 3:24 pm

      Love this lightened up, flakier take on pot pie! Flaky phyllo dough would be magical to dig into. So good for fall & winter dinners!

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        November 04, 2019 at 3:56 pm

        Less calories, comfort food! Total win-win in my book. Thanks Amy! Tara

        Reply
    9. Mary says

      February 24, 2020 at 11:13 pm

      I love chicken pot pie and this is my new favorite recipe! Sooooo delicious! Thank you.

      Reply

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