Effortless Low-Carb Chicken Bake: Spinach & Mushroom Magic
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
This Effortless Low-Carb Chicken Bake with Spinach & Mushrooms is a quick and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Equipment
- Oven
- skillet
- baking dish
Ingredients
For the Bake
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts skinless and boneless
- 8 ounces Mushrooms (sliced)
- 4 cups Fresh Spinach thaw if using frozen
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese substitute with feta or cheddar if desired
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
For Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or substitute with 1 clove fresh minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder can be omitted or swapped for chopped onions
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pour olive oil into a skillet and heat over medium until shimmering.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, then sear for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown but not fully cooked.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes until tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook for about 1 minute until wilted.
- Transfer the mixture into an 8x8 baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the bake rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Garnish with fresh herbs for extra flavor and color. Leftovers taste even better the next day.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg