Description
A delicious recipe for mushroom stuffed chicken breast that combines savory mushrooms, spinach, and creamy cheese for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 pieces)
- 8 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped mushrooms and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked mushroom and spinach mixture with cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the mushroom mixture, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken breasts in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before stuffing.
- Substitute the mushrooms with cooked and crumbled sausage or diced bell peppers for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg