Description
Creamy mushroom stuffed chicken breast delivers a symphony of savory flavors that dance across your palate. Delicate chicken layers embrace earthy mushroom filling, promising a gourmet experience that elevates weeknight dinners with elegant simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Filling and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil
Liquid and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), preparing a baking dish for the upcoming culinary creation.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, introducing minced garlic and sautéing until aromatic.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes until they brown and release moisture.
- Incorporate chopped spinach and Italian seasoning, stirring until spinach wilts completely.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetable mixture to a mixing bowl, blending with cream cheese and half the mozzarella.
- Carefully slice a pocket into each chicken breast, avoiding cutting completely through the meat.
- Generously fill each chicken breast pocket with the prepared mushroom-spinach mixture.
- Arrange stuffed chicken breasts in the baking dish, seasoning tops with salt and pepper.
- Pour chicken broth around the breasts to maintain moisture during cooking.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over the stuffed chicken breasts.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3-4 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving the flavorful, nutritious dish.
Notes
- Choose low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed filling that reduces overall calorie content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Swap button mushrooms with shiitake or portobello varieties to intensify earthy flavors and boost nutritional profile with additional antioxidants and minerals.
- Create a gluten-free version by ensuring all ingredients like chicken broth and seasonings are certified gluten-free, making this recipe accessible for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep ingredients in advance and store stuffed chicken breasts in refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking, which helps develop deeper flavors and makes meal planning easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg