Here’s a Chicken, Spinach & Mushroom Low-Carb Oven Dish that’s creamy, comforting, and perfect if you’re keeping carbs light 🍗🥬
Chicken Spinach & Mushroom Bake (Serves 4)
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan or mozzarella
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 190°C (375°F).
- Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Sear the Chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden (not fully cooked).
- Cook Vegetables
- In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms until browned.
- Add garlic, then spinach and cook just until wilted.
- Assemble the Dish
- Place chicken in baking dish.
- Spoon mushroom-spinach mixture over chicken.
- Pour cream evenly on top and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce is bubbly.
- Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Great with cauliflower rice or a simple side salad.
Tips & Variations
- 🧀 Add cream cheese for extra richness
- 🍋 Finish with a squeeze of lemon for brightness
- 🌶️ Add red pepper flakes for a little heat
- 🥓 Bacon bits make it extra flavorful (optional)
If you want, I can also share a keto version, a one-pan stovetop option, or a meal-prep friendly version for the week.