Chicken Spinach & Mushroom Low-Carb Oven Dish

🍗🍄 Chicken, Spinach & Mushroom Low-Carb Oven Dish – Mediterranean Style

A comforting yet light one-pan baked chicken dish loaded with sautéed mushrooms, wilted spinach, garlic, herbs, and a creamy (but low-carb) Mediterranean-inspired sauce. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or anyone eating low-carb without sacrificing flavor.

🌿 Description

This oven-baked dish features tender chicken breasts nestled in a savory mix of olive-oil-sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and spinach, finished with a creamy yogurt-cheese sauce seasoned with oregano and thyme. It’s rich, satisfying, and naturally low in carbs while staying true to Mediterranean ingredients and balance.

📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
10 oz (280 g) mushrooms, sliced
4 cups fresh spinach
¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
½ cup shredded mozzarella or provolone
¼ cup grated Parmesan or crumbled feta
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
Salt & black pepper, to taste
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a baking dish.
Sauté mushrooms & spinach
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Prepare creamy sauce
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mozzarella, Parmesan (or feta), oregano, thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Assemble dish
Arrange chicken in the baking dish. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Spoon mushroom-spinach mixture over chicken, then spread creamy sauce evenly on top.
Bake
Cover loosely with foil and bake 25 minutes.
Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes more until chicken is cooked through and top is lightly golden.
Rest & serve
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.