Chicken Spinach and Mushroom Low Carb Oven Dish
This chicken spinach and mushroom low carb oven dish is a quick, cheesy, and comforting low carb dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts are baked with fresh spinach, savory mushrooms, and gooey mozzarella for a hearty yet healthy one-pan meal. Keto-friendly, gluten-free, and incredibly satisfying!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 35–40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 6 thin sliced chicken breasts
- 1 small bag fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional but recommended)
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 dash herb and garlic seasoning
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Arrange chicken breasts flat in the baking dish. Season with pepper and herb & garlic seasoning.
- Layer baby spinach evenly over the chicken.
- Add sliced mushrooms on top of the spinach.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Optional Add-ins: Add sliced tomatoes, roasted red peppers, or a dollop of cream cheese mixed with spinach for a richer flavor.
- Cheese Swap: Try provolone, cheddar, or a blend of Italian cheeses for variety.
- Frozen spinach tip: Be sure to thaw and drain frozen spinach thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.
- Make-ahead: Assemble dish up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate; add 5 minutes to bake time when cooking from cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
