Description
This Healthy Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy a flavorful meal. Tender chicken breasts are stuffed with a savory mixture of mushrooms, spinach, and cheese, then baked to perfection. A gluten-free option that’s perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Stuffing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Stuffing: In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook mushrooms and onion until softened. Add garlic, spinach, cheeses, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut a pocket in each chicken breast. Stuff with the mushroom mixture and secure with toothpicks or twine. Season the outside with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear and Bake: Sear chicken in olive oil until golden. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lower-fat version, omit mozzarella and use extra spinach.
- You can also add fresh herbs like parsley or basil for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
