Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast – Quick and Easy
Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast – Quick and Easy is a delightful dish that combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a savory filling of sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, herbs, and melted cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe brings together wholesome ingredients to create a meal that’s both flavorful and nutritious. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a one-pan cooking method, you can have a gourmet-style dinner on the table in no time. Impress your family or guests with this simple yet elegant dish that is sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 7 oz sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 3 oz mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Preheat skillet over medium heat. Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2. In the skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms for 5 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- 3. Lay chicken flat, spoon filling onto each breast, top with cheese, fold over to enclose filling.
- 4. Cook in the skillet with olive oil seam-side down for approximately 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (220g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 130mg