Description
This Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken is tender, juicy, and bursting with creamy, savory flavor. A restaurant-quality dish that’s surprisingly easy to make at home perfect for weeknights or special dinners!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Filling:
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups mushrooms, chopped (button or cremini)
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
½ cup cream cheese, softened (or ricotta for a lighter option)
½ cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan
Optional Sauce:
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
1 tbsp butter
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice a deep pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut through. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
3. Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown (about 5 minutes).
4. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
5. Remove from heat, then stir in cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan until creamy.
6. Spoon the spinach-mushroom filling into each chicken pocket. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
7. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet. Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
8. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
9. (Optional) Make a sauce: Remove chicken, melt butter in the same pan, add broth, cream, and Dijon mustard. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Pour over chicken before serving.
Notes
For best results, use even-sized chicken breasts so they cook uniformly.
You can prepare the filling up to 2 days ahead for faster cooking.
Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad.
For a lighter version, use ricotta cheese and olive oil instead of cream.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baked and Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken, Stuffed Chicken Breast, Creamy Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner Recipe, Healthy Chicken Dinner