Snowy Day Low Carb Chicken (Printable)

Creamy chicken with spinach and cheese in a warm, satisfying low carb dish ideal for cold days.

# List of ingredients:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 7 oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

05 - ½ cup heavy cream
06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - ¼ cup cream cheese, softened

→ Pantry

09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 tsp dried thyme
11 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
12 - ½ tsp salt
13 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, thyme, and smoked paprika. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned.
03 - Add chopped onion and garlic, cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
04 - Add spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes.
05 - Lower heat to medium. Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
06 - Remove from heat. Fold in half of the mozzarella and all the Parmesan cheese.
07 - Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
08 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
09 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy sauce clings to every bite of chicken without feeling heavy or weighing you down afterward
  • It reheats beautifully for lunch the next day, maybe even better than fresh out of the oven
02 -
  • Dont skip the step of letting the cream cheese soften before adding it or youll end up with lumps that refuse to melt no matter how long you stir
  • The spinach needs to be squeezed out after wilting if it seems especially watery, otherwise your sauce might separate
03 -
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of the pre-grated stuff in the tub— it melts into the sauce so much better
  • Let your cream cheese sit out for at least 30 minutes before starting, it makes the sauce come together smoothly

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