Chicken Spinach & Mushroom Low-Carb Oven Dish

🍗 Chicken Spinach & Mushroom Low-Carb Oven Dish

Mediterranean Style

⏱️ Time

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Bake: 30–35 minutes

• Serves: 4

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🛒 Ingredients

• 600 g (1.3 lb) chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 250 g (9 oz) mushrooms, sliced

• 3 cups fresh spinach

• ¾ cup cooking cream or heavy cream

• ¼ cup Greek yogurt (for lighter Mediterranean creaminess)

• ½ cup grated mozzarella (or mix with Parmesan)

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp thyme

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Zest of ½ lemon (optional but lovely)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Base

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

3. Sauté onion until soft, add garlic, cook 30 seconds.

4. Add mushrooms and cook until browned and moisture evaporates.

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2️⃣ Build the Sauce

1. Stir in cream, Greek yogurt, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt & pepper.

2. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thick.

3. Fold in spinach until just wilted.

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3️⃣ Assemble

1. Place chicken evenly in a lightly greased baking dish.

2. Pour mushroom-spinach sauce over chicken.

3. Sprinkle mozzarella on top and add lemon zest.

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4️⃣ Bake

• Bake uncovered 30–35 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and top is lightly golden.

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5️⃣ Serve

• Rest 5 minutes before serving

• Garnish with parsley or basil

• Optional drizzle of olive oil for extra Mediterranean flavor

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🌿 Mediterranean Variations

• Extra protein: add artichoke hearts

• Dairy-lighter: use all Greek yogurt + a splash of broth

• Keto: replace onion with leeks and use full-fat cream

• Spicy: add chili flakes or a spoon of harissa

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🥗 Serving Suggestions (Low-Carb)

• Roasted zucchini or eggplant

• Simple cucumber-olive salad

• Cauliflower mash or sautéed greens