Description
This Chicken Spinach and Mushroom Low Carb Oven Dish is a delicious and nutritious one-pan meal that’s perfect for anyone following a low-carb diet. With tender chicken, sautéed spinach, and mushrooms, all baked together in a creamy sauce, this dish is both filling and full of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried thyme or Italian seasoning. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, until softened. Stir in chopped spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until wilted.
- Make the Sauce: Add heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet with the mushrooms and spinach. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let the sauce cook for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Assemble the Dish: Place the cooked chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Pour the creamy spinach and mushroom sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the sauce is fully cooked.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- You can substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- This dish pairs well with cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables for a complete low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg