Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast
Discover a mouthwatering Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe that’s quick, nutritious, and perfect for families.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb
Ingredients
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- 2 x 220g chicken breast, skinless boneless
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 30g unsalted butter
- 200g mushrooms, sliced 3mm thick
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 tsp thyme leaves
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 80g mozzarella, sliced or other melting cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Breast: Carefully slice the chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket for your stuffing.
- Sauté the Filling: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, add mushrooms and garlic, seasoning with salt, pepper, and thyme. Sauté until softened (5-7 mins), sprinkle in baby spinach until wilted.
- Assemble the Filling: Fill the chicken pockets generously with the sautéed mixture.
- Initial Preparation: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F), heat olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat.
- Ingredient Assembly: Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Cooking and Finishing Touches: Transfer to a baking dish, top with mozzarella and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and chicken reaches 75°C (165°F).
Notes
Avoid overstuffing the chicken to prevent spillage and ensure even cooking with proper temperature checks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
