Description
This low carb chicken spinach and mushroom casserole is a comforting yet healthy dish that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant spinach in a creamy sauce, topped with melted cheese. Perfect for busy families, it comes together in one dish and is suitable for various eating styles, including keto.
Ingredients
2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cups Fresh spinach
8 ounces Mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Heavy cream
1/2 cup Chicken broth
2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
4 cloves Garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat, let rest briefly, then cut into bite-sized pieces
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the mushrooms for about 5 minutes until they release their moisture and turn golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant
- Step 3: Add the fresh spinach to the skillet with the mushrooms. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts completely
- Step 4: Reduce the heat to low. Add the cream cheese, heavy cream, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy
- Step 5: Add the cooked chicken pieces back to the skillet. Stir everything together until the chicken is evenly coated with the creamy sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed
- Step 6: Transfer the entire mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread it evenly across the bottom. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the top
- Step 7: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese melts, bubbles, and develops golden spots. Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for extra browning if desired
- Step 8: Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
For a lighter option, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 685mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg