Saucy Spinach Chicken Casserole

This chicken casserole recipe was absolutely delicious. The chicken was full of flavor!!

2 lbs chicken thighs
1 bag baby spinach
1/4 tsp basil
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp cilantro
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tbs red wine vinegar
1/2 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can mushrooms
1 green pepper, diced
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 jar Ragu mushrooms & green peppers sauce
optional: brown rice or pasta of your choice

Preheat oven to 375. Layer casserole dish with the baby spinach. Top with green pepper, mushrooms, 1/2 of onions and 1/2 of minced garlic. Next, lay chicken thighs on top and drizzle with red wine vinegar. In a small bowl, combine basil, oregano, cilantro and black pepper. Mix and sprinkle on top of chicken thighs. Layer rest of onions and garlic on top of chicken. Pour Ragu sauce on top and sprinkle with a 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Bake for 1 hour at 375. Sprinkle with rest of mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Bake an additional 15 minutes. Check chicken for doneness. If necessary, cover casserole dish with foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes. Chicken needs to reach an internal temperature of 180.
If desired, serve over pasta of your choice, or a bed of brown rice.


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