Description
This Chicken Spinach Mushroom Low Carb Oven Dish offers irresistible flavors with juicy chicken, rich cream sauce, and vibrant spinach. Perfect for dinners or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–8 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried thyme, oregano, and basil
- 1 tsp salt (plus more to taste) and 1/2 tsp black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 4 cups fresh spinach (packed)
- 8 oz button or cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter to the skillet, sauté mushrooms and garlic until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add spinach to the skillet, cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Combine everything in a baking dish, pour the sauce over the chicken, and bake for 20-25 minutes until done.
- Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes if desired, then let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality chicken for the best flavor and tenderness.
Frozen spinach can be used—ensure it is well-drained before adding.
Adjust seasonings based on personal taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg