(High-Protein | Low-Carb | Diabetic-Friendly)
Quick Answer (Snippet)
This Chicken Spinach & Mushroom Bake is creamy, cheesy, and packed with protein while staying low in carbs. Made with juicy chicken breasts, spinach, mushrooms, and a creamy herbed cheese sauce, it’s a perfect family dinner that’s WW-friendly, diabetic-conscious, and ready for the oven in just 10 minutes.
💛 Introduction
When you’re craving something hearty but want to stay on track, this low-carb chicken bake is a lifesaver. With layers of spinach, mushrooms, seasoned chicken, and a creamy garlic-herb cheese sauce, it delivers that “comfort food” satisfaction without the carb overload.
This dish works beautifully for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or even a “company dinner” when you want something indulgent yet healthy. Pair it with a crisp side salad or roasted veggies, and you’ve got a balanced plate the whole family will love.
📖 Table of Contents
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Why You’ll Love This Dish
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Ingredients You’ll Need
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Step-by-Step Cooking Method
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Storage & Meal Prep Tips
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FAQs & Customizations
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Nutrition & WW Points
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Author Note
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More Healthy Low-Carb Recipes
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Call to Action
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Dish
✔️ High in protein – lean chicken + cheese for staying power
✔️ Low-carb & diabetic-friendly – only ~5–6g net carbs per serving
✔️ One-dish wonder – everything bakes together, minimal cleanup
✔️ Meal-prep approved – reheats like a dream
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
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6 thin-sliced chicken breasts – lean, high-protein base
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1 small bag baby spinach – adds fiber + nutrients
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8 oz mushrooms, sliced (optional but highly recommended for flavor)
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8 oz green onion cream cheese – creamy garlic-onion flavor base
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8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese – melty topping
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¼ cup olive oil – keeps the chicken juicy
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½ cup chicken broth – thins the sauce & keeps it moist
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Seasonings: black pepper + garlic & herb seasoning
👉 WW tip: Use reduced-fat cream cheese & part-skim mozzarella for fewer points.
👩🍳 How to Make It (Step-by-Step Overview)
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Preheat Oven → 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13″ baking dish.
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Layer Veggies → Spread spinach and mushrooms evenly on the bottom of the dish.
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Season Chicken → Rub chicken with olive oil, pepper, and garlic-herb seasoning. Lay chicken breasts on top of the veggies.
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Make Sauce → In a small saucepan, warm cream cheese with chicken broth until smooth. Pour evenly over the chicken.
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Top & Bake → Sprinkle mozzarella on top. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F internal temp and cheese is golden.
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Serve → Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
🧊 Storage & Meal Prep Tips
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Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.
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Freezer: Freeze in single portions for up to 2 months. Thaw in fridge overnight before reheating.
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Reheat: Oven at 350°F or microwave in 1-minute bursts.
❓ FAQs & Customizations
Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes, swap in dairy-free cream cheese & mozzarella.
What veggies can I use instead of spinach/mushrooms?
Zucchini, broccoli, or kale all work.
Can I meal-prep this?
Absolutely! Bake it, portion it into meal-prep containers, and pair with a side salad or roasted cauliflower rice.
📊 Nutrition & WW Points (per serving, serves 6)
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Calories: ~340
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Protein: 36g
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Carbs: 6g (net 5g)
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Fat: 18g
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Fiber: 2g
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WW Points: 5–7 per serving (varies by cheese/cream cheese choice)
📝 Author Note
This recipe is one of my go-to weeknight bakes. My kids call it “pizza chicken” because of the cheesy topping, and I love that it sneaks in a bunch of veggies without anyone complaining. I usually double the batch and freeze half for those busy soccer nights when I need dinner on the table fast.
🍽️ More Healthy Low-Carb WW Recipes
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One-Pan Garlic Herb Chicken with Potatoes & Green Beans
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WW Crustless Quiche (Zero Points)
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Low-Carb Chicken Alfredo Bake
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Skinny Taco Soup (Crockpot)
💬 Call to Action
Have you made this Chicken Spinach & Mushroom Low-Carb Bake yet? 🍗💚 Comment below with your favorite add-ins (sun-dried tomatoes are AMAZING in this!). Don’t forget to share a photo and tag me #KristyCooksWW — I love seeing your creations!
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