Description
This Chicken, Spinach, and Mushroom Low-Carb Oven Dish is a creamy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a low-carb or keto-friendly meal. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then baked with a luscious sauce made with mushrooms, spinach, garlic, and a blend of cheeses. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish that’s easy to make and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Chicken:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms sliced, 3 cups fresh spinach, 3 cloves garlic minced
Sauce:
1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin cheese or garlic herb cream cheese, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Topping:
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same skillet, cook mushrooms until softened. Add garlic, then spinach until wilted.
- Make Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, stir in Boursin cheese and heavy cream until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to skillet, top with sauce and vegetables, sprinkle with cheeses.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- You can substitute Boursin with plain cream cheese and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- Serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a complete low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
