Comfort food: Your family will love this healthy casserole made with spinach, artichoke and chicken.

By JULIE BRINKLEY

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!