30-Minute Easy Low-Carb Chicken Spinach Mushroom Bake Recipe
This 30-Minute Easy Low-Carb Chicken Spinach Mushroom Bake is a delicious and healthy dish featuring tender chicken breasts, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh spinach, all topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it combines simple ingredients with an easy cooking process to deliver a flavorful, low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the dish after initial cooking on the stovetop.
- Heat oil and cook chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook each side for about 5 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and partially cooked through.
- Sauté mushrooms and spinach: Add 1 cup of sliced mushrooms and 2 cups of fresh spinach to the skillet with the chicken. Sauté them together for approximately 3 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and the spinach to wilt.
- Transfer to baking dish and add cheese: Carefully move the chicken, mushrooms, and spinach mixture into a baking dish. Evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the ingredients.
- Bake to finish cooking: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown, and the chicken is fully cooked through.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken is fully cooked by checking that its internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- You can substitute mozzarella with other cheeses like cheddar or parmesan for different flavor profiles.
- For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding fresh herbs such as thyme or basil before baking.
- To keep it low-carb, avoid adding high-carb ingredients like breadcrumbs or flour.
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