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Chicken, Spinach, and Mushroom Low Carb Oven Dish

Hearty Chicken, Spinach, and Mushroom Low Carb Oven Dish

A comforting Chicken, Spinach, and Mushroom dish that is low carb and perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Chicken Breasts Lean protein
For the Veggies
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Button mushrooms are a classic choice
  • 6 ounces Fresh Spinach Kale can be a substitute
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for searing chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Enhances flavor
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Can substitute with sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut milk is a dairy-free option
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast as a dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to taste
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Herbs (Thyme, Oregano, Basil) Adjust or use fresh herbs

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season boneless chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté sliced mushrooms for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
  5. Add fresh spinach to the sautéed mushrooms and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  6. Mix cream cheese, heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and chicken broth in a bowl until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. In a greased baking dish, layer seared chicken, followed by the mushroom and spinach mixture. Pour sauce over the top.
  8. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C), finishing with a broil for 2-3 minutes if desired.
  9. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, ensure chicken is properly seared and check temperatures with a meat thermometer.

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