Here’s a delicious low-carb Chicken, Spinach & Mushroom Oven Dish—creamy, cheesy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner 🥬🍄🍗
🍗 Chicken Spinach & Mushroom Low-Carb Oven Dish
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken 3–4 minutes per side (not fully cooked). Transfer to baking dish.
- In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms until softened.
- Add spinach and cook just until wilted.
- Lower heat and stir in cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered 25–30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and bubbly.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness
- Add garlic cloves or onions for deeper flavor
- Swap mozzarella for Gruyère or Swiss
- Serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles
- Make it keto by ensuring full-fat dairy
If you want, I can also give you a one-pan skillet version, a dairy-free low-carb option, or nutritional estimates 😊
