High-Protein Keto Chicken Spinach & Mushroom Bake
High-Protein Keto Chicken Spinach & Mushroom Bake
This is creamy, cheesy chicken spinach and mushroom oven dish with golden tops. A high-protein, nearly zero-carb casserole that’s comforting, flavorful, and incredibly easy!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Juicy chicken, creamy spinach, and savory mushrooms
- Extremely high protein and almost zero net carbs
- One-dish easy with minimal prep
- Perfect for meal prep or family dinners
- Rich, restaurant-quality flavor without the carbs
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 2 lbs (900g) boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 10 oz (280g) fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1½ cups (150g) shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ½ cup (50g) grated parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. In a skillet, heat oil and sear chicken until golden (about 5–6 minutes). Transfer to the baking dish.
- In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms and garlic for 3–4 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Spread over the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, heavy cream, half the mozzarella, and parmesan until smooth. Pour over the chicken and vegetables.
- Top with remaining mozzarella. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Total Time: 40–45 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~410
- Protein: 38g
- Total Carbs: 6g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Fat: 27g
