Healthy Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast: A Flavor-Packed Recipe
This Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast is a delicious and healthy dinner option, featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with a savory mix of mushrooms, garlic, spinach, and melted cheese. It’s protein-packed, low-carb, and full of flavor, making it perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15-20 mins
- Cook Time: 20-25 mins
- Total Time: 35-45 mins
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (7 oz / 200g each)
- ¾ tsp salt (divided)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 7 oz mushrooms (button or cremini, sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ tsp fresh thyme (or ¼ tsp dried)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 3 oz mozzarella cheese (or any melty cheese)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
Preheat Oven & Prep Chicken
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) or 180°C fan-forced.
- Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast (don’t cut all the way through).
- Season inside and out with ½ tsp salt & pepper.
Cook Mushroom Filling
- In an oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
- Add mushrooms and cook for 3 mins until golden.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, remaining salt, and pepper. Cook 2 more mins.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted (30 sec). Remove from heat.
Stuff & Seal Chicken
- Fill each chicken breast with mushroom mixture and top with cheese.
- Secure with toothpicks (doesn’t need to be fully sealed).
Sear Chicken
- Wipe skillet clean, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken 1.5 mins per side until golden.
Bake & Rest
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15 mins (or until internal temp reaches 165°F / 74°C).
- Let rest 5 mins before serving (keeps it juicy!).
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
Pat chicken dry before seasoning for better browning.
Don’t overcrowd mushrooms when sautéing—cook in batches if needed.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400-450 kcal per serving
- Fat: 25-30g
- Carbohydrates: 7-10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42-47g