Description
A delightful low-carb dish combining savory chicken, fresh spinach, and earthy mushrooms, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 4 cups fresh spinach (about 120 g)
- 8 oz (225 g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 100 g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet with olive oil for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the sliced mushrooms in the same skillet for 4-5 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with half of the shredded mozzarella until creamy.
- In a greased baking dish, layer the seared chicken, then the sautéed mushroom and spinach mixture, and top with the cream cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, place in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
- For freezing, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil; can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Low-Carb, Chicken, Spinach, Mushroom, Bake