Chicken Spinach & Mushroom Low Carb Oven Dish 🍗🍄🥬

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A comforting low-carb chicken spinach and mushroom oven dish featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a creamy cheesy sauce. This keto-friendly casserole is packed with protein, vegetables, and rich flavor while keeping the carbs low.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cups fresh spinach (or 1½ cups frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the oven.
   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the chicken.
   • Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
   • Cook chicken pieces for 5–7 minutes until lightly browned.
   • Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté mushrooms and spinach.
   • In the same skillet, cook mushrooms for 5 minutes until softened.
   • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
   • Add spinach and cook until wilted.
4. Make the creamy sauce.
   • Lower heat and add cream cheese and heavy cream.
   • Stir until smooth.
   • Mix in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
5. Assemble the casserole.
   • Add chicken back into the skillet and combine.
   • Transfer to the baking dish.
   • Top with mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake.
   • Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
7. Rest and serve.
   • Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Optional Add-Ins

🥓 Bacon Chicken Bake: Add crispy bacon pieces.
🍅 Tuscan Style: Add sun-dried tomatoes.
🧀 Extra Cheesy: Add cheddar or provolone.
🌶️ Spicy: Add jalapeños or extra chili flakes.
🥦 More Veggies: Add broccoli or cauliflower.

Low-Carb Serving Ideas

• Cauliflower rice
• Zucchini noodles
• Roasted asparagus
• Green salad
• Steamed broccoli

Storage

• Refrigerator: Store for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months.
• Reheat: Warm gently in the oven or microwave until heated through.

Tips for the Best Chicken Spinach Mushroom Bake

• Don’t overcook the chicken before baking; it will continue cooking in the oven.
• Sauté mushrooms first to remove excess moisture and deepen flavor.
• Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and gives a richer sauce.

This creamy Chicken Spinach & Mushroom Low Carb Oven Dish is a satisfying keto-friendly comfort meal—creamy, cheesy, savory, and perfect for an easy family dinner. 🍗🧀🥬