Description
A comforting and delicious stuffed chicken breast filled with earthy mushrooms, creamy cheese, and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 2 Cups Mushrooms, Chopped
- 1 Cup Spinach, Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Fresh Parsley for Garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Veggies: In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Once hot, toss in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant—about 30 seconds. Add the chopped mushrooms and spinach. Cook for around 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Mix in the Creaminess: Transfer the sautéed mixture to a bowl and allow it to cool slightly. Mix in the softened cream cheese and shredded mozzarella until combined.
- Butterfly the Chicken: Using a sharp knife, carefully butterfly each chicken breast to create a pocket.
- Fill the Chicken: Spoon the mushroom and cheese mixture into the pocket of each chicken breast. Use toothpicks to secure if needed.
- Pan-Seer the Chicken: In the same skillet, add more olive oil and heat over medium-high. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes on one side until browned before flipping.
- Finish Cooking: Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for about 7-10 minutes more or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let It Rest: Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a light salad or roasted vegetables. Drizzling a balsamic reduction enhances the dish beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, mushroom, comfort food, easy dinner, flavorful chicken