Baked Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast
This easy baked chicken is stuffed with a creamy mixture of mushrooms, spinach, and cheese, making it a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Chicken and Stuffing
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz mushrooms, chopped Cremini or button mushrooms work well.
- 1 cup spinach, chopped Fresh or frozen; if frozen, squeeze out excess water.
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened Provides creaminess to the filling.
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese For a cheesy flavor.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Adds flavor.
- 1 teaspoon onion powder Enhances sweetness and depth.
- to taste salt and pepper For seasoning.
- to drizzle olive oil For cooking and greasing.
- for garnish fresh parsley, chopped Optional, for finishing.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle a bit of olive oil. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chopped mushrooms and cook until soft and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the mushroom and spinach mixture to a bowl. Mix in cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket deep enough to hold filling.
- Generously stuff each chicken breast with the mushroom mixture.
Baking
- Place stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear (165°F/75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, let the stuffed chicken rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking for more even cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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