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Chicken, Spinach, and Mushroom Low Carb Oven Dish

Creamy Chicken, Spinach, and Mushroom Low Carb Oven Dish Delight

This Chicken, Spinach, and Mushroom Low Carb Oven Dish offers a creamy, healthy, and delicious dinner option that's perfect for any low-carb meal plan.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs.
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Frozen spinach can be used as an alternative.
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Any variety like cremini or shiitake.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Substitute with dairy-free cream cheese if needed.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut milk is a great dairy-free substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Omit for dairy-free option or use nutritional yeast.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Choose low-sodium broth.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing vegetables.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
  3. Sear the seasoned chicken breasts in olive oil for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  4. Sauté sliced mushrooms in butter for 5-7 minutes, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
  5. Combine cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and chicken broth in a mixing bowl.
  6. Arrange seared chicken in a baking dish, layer with sautéed vegetables, and pour the creamy sauce over.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce is bubbling.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the creamy sauce. Allow the dish to rest before serving to enhance flavor.

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