Description
A delightful stuffed chicken breast filled with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and creamy cheese, perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms (button, cremini, or shiitake), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese or ricotta
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tsp thyme or rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add chopped mushrooms. Cook until tender, around 5-7 minutes. Toss in spinach and wilt. Mix in cream cheese until combined.
- Stuff the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create pockets. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the mushroom mixture into each pocket.
- Bake the chicken: Place stuffed breasts in a greased baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve and enjoy: Let the chicken rest before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Keep an eye on the chicken while it bakes to avoid dryness. A meat thermometer is helpful for perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, mushroom, healthy dinner, family recipe, easy cooking