Description
A comforting and elegant dish featuring boneless chicken breasts filled with sautéed mushrooms, creamy spinach, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms (cremini or button), chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or thawed frozen spinach)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella or goat cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (thyme or basil), chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add chopped mushrooms and cook until tender and brown.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Remove from heat and mix in cheese. Set aside to cool.
- Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Spoon the filling into each chicken breast pocket. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat. Cook stuffed chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with favorite sides.
Notes
Let the chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy. Don’t overstuff the chicken to avoid tearing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, chicken recipes, comfort food, family dinner, easy meals