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Low Carb Garlic Chicken Breast with Spinach and Mushrooms topped with melted mozzarella and glossy caper sauce in a bowl.

Low Carb Garlic Chicken Breast with Spinach and Mushrooms

Golden pan-seared chicken breasts topped with melted mozzarella, served over a bed of wilted spinach and browned cremini mushrooms in a glossy garlic-lemon caper pan sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Calories: 384

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally into 4 cutlets)
  • - ¼ cup almond flour
  • - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • - 4 cups fresh baby spinach packed
  • - 3.5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • - 6 oz cremini mushrooms sliced thick
  • - 3 garlic cloves minced
  • - ⅓ cup chicken broth for deglazing
  • - ½ cup chicken broth for sauce
  • - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice plus extra to taste
  • - 2 tbsp capers drained
  • - 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • - 1 sprig fresh rosemary for garnish
  • - ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • - ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken:
  1. Slice chicken breasts horizontally into 4 uniform cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly coat cutlets in almond flour, shaking off excess.
Sear the Chicken:
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear cutlets for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Melt Cheese:
  1. Top cutlets with shredded mozzarella. Cover pan with a lid for 1 minute until cheese melts. Transfer chicken to a warm plate.
Wilt Spinach:
  1. In the same skillet, add ½ tablespoon olive oil and baby spinach. Sauté 1–2 minutes until barely wilted. Spread spinach across the bottom of a serving platter.
Brown Mushrooms:
  1. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet. Add cremini mushrooms in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until deeply browned. Stir, cook 2 more minutes, then stir in minced garlic for 1 minute.
Make Sauce:
  1. Pour ⅓ cup chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Add remaining ½ cup chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly reduced and glossy. Stir in fresh parsley.
Assemble & Serve:
  1. Place cheesy chicken cutlets over the spinach bed. Arrange mushrooms around the chicken, pour warm caper sauce over top, and garnish with fresh rosemary.

Notes

- Ensure mushrooms are dry before adding to the pan to guarantee deep browning.
- Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet with a splash of broth.
Nutrition (Calculated Per Serving - 1 of 4):
Calories: 384 kcal
Protein: 40 g
Carbohydrates: 6.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Net Carbs: 4.5 g
Fat: 24 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Potassium: 680 mg