Description
You prepare tender chicken breasts filled with a savory mushroom and herb mixture for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast.
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in a pan.
- Sauté the mushrooms and garlic until soft.
- Stir in the spinach until it wilts.
- Stuff the mushroom mixture into the chicken pockets.
- Secure the edges with toothpicks.
- Brush the chicken with the remaining oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Notes
- Use large chicken breasts to make stuffing easier.
- Remove toothpicks before you serve the dish.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal
Keywords: mushroom stuffed chicken, healthy chicken recipe, low calorie dinner