Description
Comforting chicken spinach and mushroom low carb oven dish brings Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table. Delicate layers of tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach create a nourishing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables and Mushrooms:
- 2 cups (475 milliliters) fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mushrooms, sliced
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare for culinary creativity by heating the oven to 375F (190C), ensuring a perfectly controlled cooking environment.
- Infuse the chicken breasts with a robust blend of salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, massaging the spices into the meat for maximum flavor penetration.
- Select a large oven-safe skillet and activate medium heat with olive oil, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Introduce minced garlic to the hot oil, releasing its aromatic essence until fragrant and translucent, approximately 60 seconds.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms, allowing them to transform and tenderize for about 5 minutes, developing a rich, earthy depth.
- Gently fold in fresh spinach, watching it gracefully wilt and integrate with the mushrooms within 2-3 minutes.
- Stream heavy cream into the vegetable medley, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer and creating a luxurious base.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens and develops a velvety consistency.
- Strategically position the seasoned chicken breasts atop the vegetable foundation, ensuring even coverage.
- Lavish the chicken with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella, promising a golden, melted crown.
- Slide the skillet into the preheated oven, allowing 20-25 minutes for the chicken to reach perfect doneness and the cheese to achieve a bubbling, golden finish.
- Remove from oven and optionally garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant visual and flavor accent.
- Serve immediately, presenting a low-carb dish bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking, ensuring uniform thickness by gently pounding them before seasoning.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or Greek yogurt for a lighter, dairy-free alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help spices adhere better and promote a crispy exterior during baking.
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken breast thickness, using a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg