Healthy Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast
A protein-packed Mediterranean dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and melted mozzarella. Moist, flavorful, and elegant, this 30-minute recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Quick Dinner Recipes
- Method: Baking/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
2 (7 oz each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter
7 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
4 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Place chicken breasts on cutting board, season with salt and pepper, then gently pound to 1/2-inch thickness
Open each breast with a sharp knife, being careful not to cut through completely
Heat butter in large skillet over medium-high heat
Add mushrooms, garlic, and thyme, sauté 4-5 minutes until mushrooms brown
Stir in spinach and mozzarella until wilted and cheese softens
Spoon mixture into each chicken pocket, fold edges to seal
Transfer to oven-safe skillet or baking dish, cook 10 minutes in oven
Pan-sear in skillet (or oven-bake 15 minutes) until internal temperature reaches 165°F
Let rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Use a meat mallet with parchment paper to pound chicken evenly
For pan-searing: cook over medium heat first, then finish in oven if needed
Let chicken rest before cutting to retain juices
Use Swiss chard or kale instead of spinach if preferred
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg