Description
This Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is a delicious and elegant dish that’s perfect for a special dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are filled with a savory mushroom mixture and gooey mozzarella cheese, then baked to perfection. Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 x 220g / 7oz chicken breast, skinless boneless
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Mushroom Filling:
- 30g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 200g / 7 oz mushrooms, sliced 3mm thick
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 tsp thyme leaves
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 80 g / 3oz mozzarella, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cut pockets into chicken: Cut pockets into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- Season chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper inside and out.
- Prepare mushroom filling: Cook mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and spinach until wilted.
- Stuff chicken: Fill chicken pockets with mushroom mixture and top with cheese.
- Sear and bake: Sear chicken, then bake until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Rest chicken, then serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Chicken breast is recommended for this recipe for best results.
- Experiment with different herbs for varied flavors.
- Feel free to substitute baby spinach with other greens if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
