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Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

Juicy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Delight

Delight in the flavors of this Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast, a low-fat, quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts
For the Stuffing
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Substitute with kale if preferred
  • 1 cup Mushrooms (sliced) Cremini or button mushrooms
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh or pre-minced
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Or a smaller amount of dried thyme
  • 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese (sliced) Try fontina or provolone
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Substitute with olive oil for a healthier version
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Any neutral oil can be used
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Carefully slice pockets into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté sliced mushrooms for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Add minced garlic and thyme, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Toss in fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
  5. Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the mushroom-spinach mixture and layer mozzarella on top.
  6. Sear the chicken in olive oil for 1.5 minutes on each side until golden crust forms.
  7. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 65°C (149°F).
  8. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 42gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, let the stuffed chicken come to room temperature before baking. Avoid overfilling to prevent spillage.

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