Description
A delightful dish that combines savory flavors and a tender texture, featuring juicy chicken breasts filled with a creamy mixture of spinach and mushrooms.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the chopped cremini mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and browned. Add the minced garlic and chopped spinach, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed mushrooms and spinach with the softened cream cheese, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Place the chicken breasts on a clean cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice a pocket into each chicken breast, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Generously fill each chicken breast pocket with the spinach and mushroom mixture. Use toothpicks to secure the openings if necessary.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the stuffed chicken breasts and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with a little olive oil for added flavor and serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, place the chicken in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
- For freezing, wrap each stuffed chicken breast tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Spinach Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast, Chicken Recipes, Healthy Dinner