Low Carb Chicken Spinach Mushroom (Printable)

Savory chicken, mushrooms, and spinach baked in creamy mozzarella sauce

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)

→ Vegetables

02 - 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
03 - 4 cups fresh baby spinach
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

→ Pantry

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

# Step-by-step:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to brown.
05 - Add minced garlic to the mushrooms and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add spinach and cook for about 1 minute, stirring until just wilted. Remove skillet from heat.
06 - Arrange seared chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Top evenly with the mushroom-spinach mixture, spreading it over and around the chicken.
07 - Pour heavy cream evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese across the top, covering the surface.
08 - Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and cheese is melted and golden brown.
09 - Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy sauce comes together without any flour or thickeners, making it incredibly silky while staying completely keto friendly
  • Everything cooks in one pan except for a quick sear, meaning minimal cleanup and maximum flavor
02 -
  • Don't skip the searing step even though it feels like extra work, that golden crust is where most of the flavor lives
  • The cream will look thin going into the oven but will thicken into a luxurious sauce as it bakes with the cheese
03 -
  • Let the cream come to room temperature before adding it, cold cream can cause the hot dish to seize slightly
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan mixed with the mozzarella for an extra layer of umami flavor

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