Chicken, Spinach, and Mushroom Low-Carb Oven Dish 🍗🍄🥬

This healthy and delicious low-carb dish is full of flavor with tender chicken, creamy spinach, and savory mushrooms. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a low-carb meal!

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and mushrooms, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until soft. Add the spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until wilted. Remove from heat.
  3. Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. If the chicken breasts are thick, you can slice them in half horizontally to make them thinner and cook more evenly.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the spinach and mushroom mixture evenly over the chicken.
  5. Add Cream Cheese: Spread a layer of cream cheese on top of the spinach mixture and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes to brown the cheese on top.
  7. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Tips:

  • You can substitute the cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • For extra flavor, add some Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes to the spinach-mushroom mixture.
  • Serve with a side of steamed veggies or a simple salad for a complete meal.

This Chicken, Spinach, and Mushroom Low-Carb Oven Dish is comforting, creamy, and perfect for a healthy, low-carb dinner! Enjoy! 🍽️