Description
Healthy Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast is a delicious and nutritious dish that elevates your dinner experience with its savory filling of mushrooms, garlic, and creamy cheeses. This recipe promises a wonderful blend of flavors and textures, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up a gourmet meal that feels indulgent but is healthy at heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cremini or button mushrooms, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chopped mushrooms and spinach; cook until soft (about 4-5 minutes).
- Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan until combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally without cutting all the way through, creating a pocket. Spoon in the mushroom mixture generously.
- Place stuffed chicken in a greased baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 120mg