Description
Indulge in the flavors of Healthy Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast, where juicy chicken meets a savory filling of earthy mushrooms and vibrant spinach. This dish is easy to prepare, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Impress your family and friends with this nutritious recipe that bursts with flavor and looks stunning on any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Add chopped mushrooms and spinach; cook until tender (approximately 5 minutes).
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to a bowl. Stir in breadcrumbs, chicken broth, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Create pockets in each chicken breast by slicing them on one side. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Generously stuff each chicken breast pocket with the mushroom mixture.
- Place stuffed chicken breasts in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg