Description
This Healthy Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is a flavorful, protein-packed dinner featuring juicy chicken filled with savory mushrooms, garlic, spinach, and melty mozzarella cheese. Perfect for low-carb, keto, or high-protein diets, this dish is quick enough for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 chicken breasts (220g / 7oz each, skinless & boneless)
¾ tsp salt (divided)
¼ tsp black pepper (divided)
2 tbsp unsalted butter (30g)
7 oz mushrooms, sliced ⅛″ thick (about 2 cups / 200g)
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp thyme leaves
2 cups fresh baby spinach
3 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced (80g)
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Chicken – Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan). Slice a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut through. Season inside and out with half the salt and pepper.
- Make Mushroom Filling – In an oven-proof skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Sauté mushrooms 3 minutes until golden. Add garlic, thyme, remaining salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes. Stir in spinach until wilted (~30 sec).
- Stuff Chicken – Fill each pocket with mushroom mixture, top with mozzarella slices. Secure with toothpicks.
- Sear Chicken – Wipe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Sear stuffed chicken 1–1.5 min per side until golden.
- Bake – Transfer skillet to oven. Bake 15 minutes, or until chicken reaches 65°C/149°F internally (measure chicken, not filling).
- Rest & Serve – Transfer to plate, cover loosely with foil, rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Pair with roasted asparagus, broccoli, or a simple spinach salad for balance.
- Toothpicks help secure filling but don’t need to be airtight.
- Internal temperature is key—don’t overcook.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: American
