BAKED, CHICKEN-STUFFED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS

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I found this one on the net, and thought I would give it a try. After thoroughly enjoying this recipe, I decided to post it. What a great hearty, lunch/dinner... or an appetizer.

Provided by VickyJ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 entrees, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup marinara sauce (prepared or homemade)
1/2 cup finely snipped fresh basil leaf
8 portabella mushrooms, each about 4 to 5 inches in diameter
1 lb cooked chicken, cubed (2 average-sized chicken breasts)
1 -2 garlic clove, peeled and minced
1/3 cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped green peppers, and sweet red and yellow peppers
1 -2 tablespoon minced Italian parsley (no stems)
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning (optional)
salt, and freshly ground black (optional) or white pepper (optional)
shredded mozzarella cheese (as desired) or cheese, of choice (as desired)
grated parmesan cheese (optional) or romano cheese, as desired (optional)
1 sprig fresh basil (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a small bowl, combine marinara sauce and basil, blending well; set aside.
  • With a sharp knife, remove stems from mushrooms; coarsely chop stems and set aside.
  • Arrange mushrooms, rounded-side-down in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, marinara/basil sauce, garlic, green onion, peppers, Italian parsley, and Italian herbs, if desired, mixing well. May add salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
  • Press mixture onto mushrooms, dividing evenly and fitting each mushroom.
  • Bake, loosely covered with aluminum foil, in a preheated moderate oven (350 degrees F.) for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and sprinkle each mushroom with shredded mozzarella cheese or cheese of choice and continue baking, uncovered, for 6 to 7 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle each lightly with Parmesan or Romano cheese, if desired, and continue baking for 6 to 8 minutes or until cheese becomes lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.1, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 398.2, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 8.9, Protein 34.2

Shasha Maggie
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Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Ken Howard
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I would have liked the chicken to be more tender.


Godswill Gozie
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This dish was a little too salty for my taste.


Dudamari Jhapa
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I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken and mushrooms were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing.


Bonface Walker
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. The mushrooms are so flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Emmanuel oguche
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This is one of my favorite recipes! It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ahmad Ali malik
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I would definitely make this dish again, but I would add more seasoning to the chicken.


mohssan bhalwal Ali
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The chicken was a little dry, but the mushrooms were delicious.


sam adams
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish.


Stephanie Ampomah
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This dish was a hit with my family! The portabella mushrooms were the perfect size for stuffing, and the chicken and spinach filling was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again soon.