Savory Smothered Chicken Topped with Spinach & Mushrooms
This low-carb chicken dinner is baked covered in creamed spinach, sauteed mushrooms, and tons of melted cheese. Pair this smothered chicken recipe with risotto or rice pilaf. Simply irresistible!
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 large onion sliced lengthwise
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 17 grams of zesty Italian salad dressing mix
- 8 oz. fresh mushrooms sliced
- 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella provolone parmesan blend cheese
- 8 oz. fresh spinach
- 8 oz.neufchatel cheese
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1 tsp pepper to taste
Instructions
- Coat a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Start by caramelizing an onion, then add mushrooms and cook until they begin to brown.
- Blend the Neufchatel cheese (light cream cheese) with the package of Zesty Italian Dressing mix in a small bowl.
- Arrange chicken breasts in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of each chicken breast.
- Use a whole 8-ounce bag of fresh spinach to cover the pan's contents.
- Spread the onion and mushroom mixture evenly over the spinach.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the shredded mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan cheese mixture on top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the biggest breast reaches 170 degrees F.
- Prepare a lovely risotto or rice pilaf for serving.