Description
This Healthy Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy a flavorful main course. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a savory mixture of mushrooms, spinach, and cheeses, then baked to perfection. A perfect dish for a wholesome meal!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Mushroom Stuffing:
- 2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add mushrooms and cook until most liquid evaporates. Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan, spinach, and mozzarella.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Stuff with mushroom mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed. Season outside with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side. Bake in the oven for 18–20 minutes.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for 30 minutes before stuffing.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
