Description
Indulge in a savory and satisfying dish with this Spinach Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a flavorful mixture of spinach, mushrooms, and cheese, creating a delicious meal that is perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Filling:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
For Cooking:
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook mushrooms and garlic in olive oil until soft.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Let cool.
- Mix spinach mixture with cheeses and thyme.
- Stuff chicken breasts with mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Brown chicken in a skillet, then add broth and butter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven.
- Serve with pan juices.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with Parmesan or white wine.
- Pair with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
