Chicken Spinach and Mushroom Low-Carb Oven Dish
A creamy, savory, high-protein bake that fits perfectly into low-carb, keto, and diabetic-friendly meal plans. Tender chicken breasts are layered with spinach, mushrooms, seasoned cream cheese, and melted mozzarella for a comforting yet healthy one-pan dinner.
Ingredients
6 thin-sliced chicken breasts
1 small bag fresh baby spinach
1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional but recommended for flavor)
1 container green onion cream cheese, about 8 ounces
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 quarter cup olive oil
1 half cup chicken broth
1 dash black pepper
1 dash herb and garlic seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Salt to taste
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, or 190 degrees Celsius. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil. Place the thin-sliced chicken breasts in a single layer inside the dish. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the chicken and season both sides with black pepper, herb and garlic seasoning, and salt if needed.
Layer the vegetables
Spread the baby spinach evenly over the chicken. Add the sliced mushrooms on top. The spinach will shrink during baking, so do not worry if it looks like too much at first.
Add the cream cheese mixture
Soften the green onion cream cheese slightly so it spreads more easily. Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese across the spinach and mushrooms. As it bakes, it will melt into a creamy sauce that coats the chicken and vegetables.
Add liquids and cheese
Pour the chicken broth evenly around the dish to help create moisture and prevent burning. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the entire surface.
Bake the dish
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and lightly golden and the chicken is fully cooked through. For extra browning, broil for two minutes at the end.
Rest and serve
Allow the dish to rest for five minutes before serving so the sauce thickens slightly. Serve warm.
Serving ideas
Enjoy with cauliflower rice, steamed broccoli, a fresh salad, or zucchini noodles for a complete low-carb meal.