Description
Baked Chicken Stuffed with Spinach & Mushrooms is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy filling of fresh spinach, earthy mushrooms, and tangy cheese. Each bite provides a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This easy-to-follow recipe allows for customization, letting you incorporate your favorite ingredients. Serve it hot from the oven and watch as your family and friends rave about this comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté garlic and mushrooms until tender, about 5 minutes. Add spinach until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix the sautéed vegetables with cream cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Slice pockets into each chicken breast and generously fill them with the mixture. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Place stuffed chicken in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and top with remaining Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg