🍗 Chicken, Spinach, and Mushroom Bake
Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 10–15 minutes
Bake: 30–35 minutes
Diet: Low-carb friendly • Family-friendly
🧾 Ingredients
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1½ lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
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2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
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3 cups fresh spinach (or 1½ cups frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)
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1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian-blend cheese
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½ cup grated parmesan
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced (optional but recommended)
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Sauté
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Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C
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Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat
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Sauté mushrooms until they release moisture and lightly brown
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Add garlic (if using) and cook 30 seconds
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Stir in spinach just until wilted
(Skip sauté if using frozen spinach—just mix later)
2️⃣ Assemble
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Grease a 9×13 or similar baking dish
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Spread raw chicken evenly in the dish
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Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
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Add mushroom-spinach mixture on top
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Pour cream evenly over everything
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Sprinkle mozzarella, then parmesan on top
3️⃣ Bake
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Bake uncovered 30–35 minutes
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Chicken should reach 165°F / 74°C
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Top should be golden and bubbly
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Rest 5 minutes before serving
😋 What It Tastes Like
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Creamy without being heavy
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Savory mushrooms + mild spinach
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Juicy chicken with cheesy edges
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use rotisserie or cooked chicken?
A: Yes!
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Reduce bake time to 20–25 minutes
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Just heat through and brown the top
Q: Chicken breasts or thighs?
A:
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Breasts = leaner, mild
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Thighs = juicier, more flavor
Both work great.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: You can, but texture changes.
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Use coconut cream + dairy-free cheese
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Flavor will be slightly sweeter
Q: Is this keto-friendly?
A: Yes.
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Low carb
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Just watch cream & cheese amounts if tracking strictly
Q: How do I store leftovers?
A:
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Fridge: 3–4 days
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Reheat in oven or microwave
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Add a splash of cream if reheating dry
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes.
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Freeze after baking
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Cream sauces may separate slightly, but still taste great
Q: Easy add-ins?
A:
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Bacon pieces
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Sun-dried tomatoes
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Extra parmesan on top
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Swap mozzarella for Gruyère or Swiss
