Chicken Spinach & Mushroom Low Carb (Printable)

Creamy baked chicken with spinach, mushrooms, and melted cheese. A protein-rich, low-carb meal ready in 40 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 cups fresh spinach
03 - 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

06 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
07 - 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

→ Oils & Seasonings

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and mushrooms; sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and lightly browned.
03 - Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
04 - Stir in fresh spinach and cook until completely wilted, approximately 2–3 minutes. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
05 - Spread the cooked chicken evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
06 - Layer the sautéed mushroom, spinach, and onion mixture over the chicken in an even layer.
07 - Drizzle heavy cream evenly over the top of the layered ingredients.
08 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese over the entire dish.
09 - Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
10 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the dish to set.

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in one dish while the oven does all the heavy lifting for you
  • The creamy sauce forms naturally without any flour or thickeners needed
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, making lunch prep effortless
02 -
  • Sauté your mushrooms and spinach thoroughly before layering, otherwise you'll end up with a watery casserole
  • A rotisserie chicken saves so much time, but if you're cooking raw chicken first, season it well before adding to the dish
03 -
  • Adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning gives a subtle warmth that really elevates the dish
  • If your vegetables release a lot of liquid while sautéing, drain it before layering to prevent a watery final result
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