Tender chicken breasts are baked under a creamy, flavorful sauce with fresh spinach, earthy mushrooms, and melted mozzarella. It’s an easy, one-dish dinner perfect for low-carb or keto eating.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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6 thin-sliced chicken breasts
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1 small bag fresh baby spinach
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1 large package sliced mushrooms (~8–10 oz)
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1 container (8 oz) green-onion cream cheese, softened
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ÂĽ cup olive oil
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½ cup chicken broth
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Dash of Herb & Garlic seasoning (Weber recommended)
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Dash of pepper
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8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
🔥 Oven Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and lightly grease a 9Ă—13″ baking dish.
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Layer chicken, spinach & mushrooms: Arrange chicken in a single layer. Top with spinach and mushrooms, then sprinkle with seasoning and pepper.
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Make creamy sauce: Whisk together softened cream cheese, olive oil, and chicken broth until smooth. Pour evenly over the chicken and veggies.
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Bake covered: Loosely tent foil over the dish (don’t seal) and bake 20 minutes.
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Uncover & finish baking: Remove foil and bake 20–25 minutes more until bubbling.
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Add cheese & melt: Sprinkle mozzarella over the top, then bake another 10 minutes uncovered until melted and golden.
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Rest & serve: Let stand ~10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
đź’ˇ Tips & Variations
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Sauté mushrooms first: Fry briefly to prevent excess moisture—advised by many cooks for better texture.
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Vegetable add-ons: Stir in zucchini, peppers, or artichokes to bulk up the veggie content.
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Cheese swaps: Try Parmesan, cheddar, or Gouda if you’d like a flavor twist.
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Make ahead: Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat before serving.
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Freeze for later: Assemble and freeze unbaked (or baked); thaw overnight and bake until heated through.
🍗 Nutrition Snapshot (per serving)
Approximate per serving (based on 6 servings):
Calories: ~635 kcal | Protein: 85 g | Fat: 29 g | Carbs: 9 g
🗣️ Community Voices
From a keto subreddit discussing this dish:
“huh, I get nervous with the poultry not cooking as well… maybe just paranoid I guess”
“Looks great! Who’s the thicc plant overseeing this concoction?”
—showing both appreciation and funny community vibes!
Feedback like “hot damn!” shows how appealing this creamy combo really is.
Another Redditor shares:
“Chicken Florentine… mix softened butter, garlic… top with fresh spinach… bake about 35 minutes.”
—offering a tasty twist on spinning spinach and cheese with chicken.
đź•’ Time & Storage
| Step | Time Estimate |
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| Prep | ~10 minutes (plus optional mushroom sautéing) |
| Bake (full) | 50–55 minutes total |
| Rest before serving | ~10 minutes |
| Storage | Refrigerate up to 3 days; freeze up to 3 months |
✅ Why You’ll Love It
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One-dish, low-carb comfort that’s easy to prep and bakes cleanly.
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Keto-friendly and flexible—adjust veggies, cheese, or protein as you like.
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Flavor-packed with creamy, cheesy, garlicky goodness to satisfy hearty cravings.