Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast – Quick and Easy. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts filled with a mouthwatering mix of sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, garlic, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, this dish combines ease of preparation with gourmet flavor that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (220g each)
- 7 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 3 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap to an even thickness.
- Season with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté mushrooms until soft (about 5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and thyme; cook for another minute. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Lay chicken flat, add mushroom filling, top with mozzarella, and fold over.
- Place in a baking dish drizzled with olive oil and bake for about 20 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 125mg