Keto Creamy Spinach Mushroom (Printer-Friendly)

Tender chicken cooked with mushrooms and fresh spinach in a luscious creamy sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.3 lbs)
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Vegetables

05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
07 - 3 cups fresh spinach
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce

09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - 2 oz cream cheese, softened
11 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
13 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Method:

01 - Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely.
03 - In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned.
04 - Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring continuously until cream cheese melts and sauce becomes smooth.
06 - Stir in ground nutmeg and red pepper flakes if desired. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
07 - Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring gently, until completely wilted.
08 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce and vegetables over the top. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
09 - Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One pan means minimal cleanup, which honestly might be the best part of dinner on a busy night.
  • The sauce is thick, luxurious, and honestly tastes like you spent way more time on it than you actually did.
  • It fits beautifully into keto or low-carb eating without tasting like you're restricting yourself.
02 -
  • Do not skip patting the chicken dry—I learned this the hard way when I skipped that step and ended up steaming instead of searing, which changes the entire texture and flavor profile.
  • The cream cheese absolutely must be softened before it goes into the hot pan, or you'll end up with little lumps fighting against the sauce instead of melting seamlessly into it.
03 -
  • Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before it goes into the pan, or you'll spend five minutes stirring instead of one, and the sauce won't come together as smoothly.
  • If your sauce breaks or looks grainy, remove it from heat immediately and whisk in a splash of cold cream to bring it back together—this saved me more than once when I got distracted.
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