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Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast

Mouthwatering Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast to Impress!

An impressive dish featuring Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant spinach.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts skinless for a healthier option
For the Filling
  • 200 g white button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms adds earthy flavor
  • 1 cup baby spinach adds color and nutrition
  • 4 tablespoons butter provides richness
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh for better flavor
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme complements mushrooms
For Seasoning
  • to taste salt enhances flavors
  • to taste pepper adds kick
For the Cheese
  • 100 g cheese cheddar or mozzarella works beautifully
For Cooking
  • oil for searing high smoke-point like canola or olive oil
  • toothpicks for sealing chicken pockets

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • toothpicks
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) or 180°C (350°F) if using a fan-forced setting.
  2. Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast, seasoning with half of the salt and pepper.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over high heat, then sauté the chopped mushrooms for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic, dried thyme, and remaining salt and pepper to the skillet and cook for 2 more minutes.
  5. Stir in baby spinach and cook for 30 seconds until wilted.
  6. Stuff the mushroom and spinach mixture into each chicken pocket and top with cheese.
  7. Seal the openings of the chicken breasts tightly with toothpicks.
  8. Sear each side of the stuffed chicken in a skillet with oil over medium-high heat for about 1.5 minutes.
  9. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes.
  10. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose quality chicken and avoid overstuffing. Proper searing and checking temperature are key to juicy chicken.

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