Description
Enjoy a flavorful and healthy meal with this recipe for Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a savory mixture of mushrooms, cream cheese, and mozzarella, then baked to perfection. This dish is a great option for a satisfying dinner that’s both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Mushroom Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms (finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Sauté onion and mushrooms: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until mushrooms are browned.
- Prepare the filling: Remove skillet from heat and mix in cream cheese or Greek yogurt and mozzarella. Let cool slightly.
- Stuff the chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and fill with the mushroom mixture. Secure with toothpicks.
- Bake: Place stuffed chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley, remove toothpicks, and serve hot.
Notes
- Add chopped spinach to the mushroom filling for extra nutrients.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a light salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
