Savory Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast
A delightful dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy mixture of mushrooms, spinach, and cheese, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 8 oz mushrooms, chopped
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Cook chopped mushrooms until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, another 2-3 minutes.
- Combine cream cheese, Parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper with the mushroom-spinach mixture.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the mushroom mixture.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a greased baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 75mg