Description
Savory chicken, spinach & mushroom recipe invites home cooks on a delightful culinary journey through rustic flavors. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a comforting meal that nourishes both body and soul, leaving you craving another delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 6 thin-sliced chicken breasts
- 8 ounces (226 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 container green onion cream cheese
Vegetables and Mushrooms:
- 1 small bag fresh baby spinach
- 1 large package sliced mushrooms
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 dash herb and garlic seasoning
Instructions
- Position chicken breasts in a single layer within a 9×13 inch baking dish, creating a foundation for the layered ingredients.
- Distribute fresh spinach leaves and sliced mushrooms evenly across the chicken surface, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Generously season the layers with herb and garlic seasoning, complementing with a light sprinkle of ground black pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature, then whisk together with olive oil and chicken broth until smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully pour the creamy sauce mixture over the chicken, spinach, and mushrooms, ensuring uniform distribution across the entire dish.
- Loosely cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving a slight opening for steam circulation.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and place the covered dish inside, baking for 20 minutes to initiate the cooking process.
- Remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 20-25 minutes, allowing the chicken to develop a golden exterior.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese across the top of the dish, creating a melty, golden-brown finish.
- Return to the oven and bake for a final 10 minutes or until the cheese becomes bubbly and lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to settle and temperatures to moderate before serving.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that keeps the creamy, savory profile intact.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and part-skim mozzarella to reduce overall calorie and fat content without sacrificing flavor.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can elevate the dish’s aromatic complexity, adding depth beyond standard seasoning.
- Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature by using a meat thermometer to guarantee safe, perfectly cooked protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 293 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg