🍗 Chicken Spinach & Mushroom Low-Carb Oven Dish
High-Protein | Low-Carb | Diabetic-Friendly
🧾 Ingredients
- 6 thin-sliced chicken breasts
- 1 small bag fresh baby spinach
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 container (8 oz) green onion cream cheese
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1 dash herb & garlic seasoning
- Optional but recommended:
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (for extra flavor)
⭐ Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Prepare the Chicken
- Pat the chicken breasts dry.
- Place them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle with ¼ cup olive oil.
- Sprinkle with black pepper and herb & garlic seasoning.
- (Optional) Add garlic or mushrooms directly on top of the chicken for extra flavor.
3. Add the Spinach
- Spread the fresh baby spinach over the chicken evenly.
(It will shrink as it bakes.)
4. Make the Creamy Sauce
- In a medium bowl, combine:
- Green onion cream cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Mix until smooth.
(If too thick, microwave 15–20 seconds to soften.) - Pour or dollop this mixture over the spinach and chicken.
5. Add the Cheese
- Sprinkle the 8 oz shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.
- Add Parmesan if using.
6. Bake
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes, or until:
- Chicken is fully cooked (165°F internal)
- Sauce is bubbling
- Cheese is melted and lightly golden
7. Rest & Serve
Let the dish rest 5 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions (Low-Carb)
- Over cauliflower rice
- With roasted broccoli or asparagus
- With a side salad
- In a low-carb wrap for meal prep
🔥 Optional Add-Ins
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil
- A squeeze of lemon for brightness