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Mushroom Stuffed Chicken breast
Stuffed with a mixture of Cheese, roasted mushroom, and spinach and then baked for an incredible Chicken dinner. Chicken, mushroom, cheese together works so well. To up the flavor game, there is a layer of marinara sauce in it. When the chicken gets cooked, it also creates a buttery pan juice in the skillet.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 312 kcal
4 large Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 1 tablespoon Butter ½ teaspoon Paprika 2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning 1 teaspoon Salt (or adjust as per taste) For Cheese Mushroom Stuffing 1 tablespoon Butter 200 grams Mushroom Sliced ½ tablespoon minced Garlic 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella ¼ cup Shredded Parmesan ⅓ cup frozen Spinach well drained ½ cup Marinara Sauce salt and pepper to taste
Make the Cheese Mushroom Stuffing Heat butter in a skillet. Add sliced mushroom. Cook until it has softened (for about 5 minutes)
Add minced garlic to the mushroom and cook further until mushroom is nicely browned and no liquid in the pan. Let the mushroom cool a bit.
In a bowl add Mozzarella, parmesan, cooled roasted mushroom, well-drained spinach,a pinch of pepper and mix well.
Cutting the Chicken breast Pat dry Chicken breast with a kitchen towel.
Using a sharp knife cut the chicken lengthwise halfway through, taking care not to cut it till the end. Cut it open flat.
Stuffing Chicken Spread 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce.
Spoon 2 heaping tablespoon of cheese mushroom stuffing. Slightly press it.
Cover the chicken and using a toothpick seal the edges.
Mix paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt. Season both sides of stuffed Chicken breast well.
Cooking Stuffed Chicken Breast Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a heavy ovenproof Cast Iron Skillet.
Sear Chicken breast for 2 minutes on each side.
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
Remove the toothpick, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving: 1 g | Calories: 312 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Cholesterol: 114 mg | Sodium: 1216 mg | Potassium: 767 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 2989 IU | Vitamin C: 6 mg | Calcium: 250 mg | Iron: 2 mg