Savory Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful mixture of mushrooms and spinach, perfect for a comforting dinner.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (4) chicken breasts
- (2 tbsp) olive oil
- (4 cloves) garlic, minced
- (2 cups) mushrooms, finely chopped
- (4 cups) fresh spinach, chopped
- (1 cup) cream cheese, softened
- (1/2 cups) grated Parmesan cheese
- (1 tsp) salt
- (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- (1 tsp) dried thyme
- (1/2 cups) breadcrumbs
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190 °C).
- 2
In a large skillet, heat (2 tbsp) olive oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add (4 cloves) minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in (2 cup) finely chopped mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and become tender, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add (4 cups) chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
- 7
In a bowl, combine the cooled mushroom and spinach mixture with (1 cup) softened cream cheese, (1/2 cup) grated Parmesan cheese, (1 tsp) salt, (1/2 tsp) black pepper, and (1 tsp) dried thyme. Mix well until combined.
- 8
Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing each one horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- 9
Stuff each chicken breast with the mushroom and spinach mixture, using toothpicks to secure the openings if necessary.
- 10
Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and sprinkle (1/2 cup) breadcrumbs evenly on top.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74 °C).
- 12
Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve.
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