Description
A delightful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts filled with a savory medley of sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and cheese, perfectly baked for a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup feta or cream cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté mushrooms and garlic until softened.
- Add spinach until wilted, then mix in cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the filling, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat more olive oil in the skillet and sear each stuffed chicken breast for 3-4 minutes on both sides until golden brown.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before removing toothpicks and slicing.
Notes
Feel free to adapt the filling with your favorite ingredients or leftover veggies. Remember not to overstuff the chicken and always check for doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, chicken breast, family recipe, healthy dinner, Mediterranean cuisine