Best 6 Tender Stuffed Chicken Breast Filled With Mushrooms Spinach Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our exquisite Tender Stuffed Chicken Breast Filled with Mushrooms and Spinach. This savory dish tantalizes taste buds with succulent chicken breasts meticulously stuffed with a delectable filling of sautéed mushrooms, tender spinach, aromatic herbs, and a touch of creamy cheese. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, leaving you craving more.

Accompanying this main course are three additional recipes that elevate your dining experience. For a vibrant and refreshing side, try the tangy Lemon Garlic Asparagus. With just a few simple ingredients, this dish delivers a burst of citrusy flavor that perfectly complements the richness of the stuffed chicken.

If you're seeking a hearty and flavorful addition, the Creamy Mushroom Sauce is an absolute must. Prepared with a medley of mushrooms, this luscious sauce adds an extra layer of umami to the chicken, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite.

And for those who appreciate a touch of warmth and spice, the Spicy Tomato Salsa is sure to ignite your senses. Made with fresh tomatoes, zesty peppers, and a hint of chili, this salsa adds a vibrant kick to the overall meal.

Each recipe is carefully crafted to complement the main course, offering a delightful and well-rounded culinary journey. Whether you're hosting a special dinner or seeking a satisfying weeknight meal, these recipes are guaranteed to impress and delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken is so juicy and tasty. Searing on the stove first gives it beautiful color, then finishing it off in the oven ensures it's cooked without drying out. This recipe serves 6 if you cut the stuffed chicken breasts in half.

Provided by Natasha Kravchuk

Categories     Easy/Medium

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless (1 3/4 to 2 lbs, even-sized pieces))
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
4 oz cream cheese (cold)
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves (pressed)
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves, chopped
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425˚F with a rack in the center. In a mixing bowl, mash together cream cheese, mayo and garlic with a fork then stir in mozzarella, parmesan and chopped spinach leaves until combined.
  • Lay chicken on a flat surface and cut slit 3/4 of the way through without cutting all the way through. Stuff each chicken breast with 1/3 of the mixture and seal horizontally with a toothpick (make sure the chicken breast can lay flat on the sides for searing.
  • Season the outside of the chicken breast all over with 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp paprika, or season to taste.
  • Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in an oven-proof pan such as cast iron, or large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté for 4 minutes per side until golden brown on each side.
  • Flip a second time and immediately transfer skillet to preheated oven. Bake at 425˚F for 10-15 minutes until thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers at 165˚F. Rest chicken 5 minutes before slicing. Spoon pan juices over chicken to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 628 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH-MUSHROOM STUFFED CHICKEN



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A colorful spinach stuffing peeks out from the golden skin in this recipe developed in our Test Kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper (2-in. pieces)
1/2 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 bone-in chicken breast halves with skin
2 cups white wine or chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the spinach and red pepper; cook for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the Swiss cheese, bread crumbs, lemon zest, salt and pepper., Carefully loosen chicken skin on one side of each chicken breast half to form a pocket; stuff with spinach mixture. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear. , In a small saucepan, bring wine or broth to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until reduced to 1 cup. Slowly whisk in cream and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 2 minutes. Spoon over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

MUSHROOM AND SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST



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Spinach Stuffed Chicken with mushrooms, feta and onion is a healthy chicken recipe and will keep your love for chicken alive.

Provided by Julia

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Tbsp avocado oil
4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp Sea salt
1/2 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
¼ tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp avocado oil
1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
16 ounces mushrooms, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 ounces baby spinach
6 ounces feta cheese
¼ tsp sea salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil to a large non-stick skillet and heat to medium-high. Add the onion and stir well. Saute until the onion is very fragrant and begins to soften, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped mushrooms and stir well. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow the onion and mushrooms to cook until the mushrooms begin to leach liquid, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and stir in the garlic and spinach. Cook, stirring constantly until the spinach has wilted. Stir in the feta cheese until combined.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to carefully cut a slit (or "pocket") into each breast.
  • Transfer the chicken breasts to an oiled or sprayed large casserole dish.
  • Drizzle each chicken breast with avocado oil, then sprinkle liberally with sea salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Drizzle the chicken breasts again with a small amount of avocado oil and use your hands to spread around the oil and seasonings over the breasts.
  • Scoop the stuffing into each chicken breast, filling them up to your heart's desire.
  • If you have them, use toothpicks to secure the filling into the chicken breasts (no worries if you don't have them).
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the chicken breasts are completely cooked through.
  • Serve with your choice of sides and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Fat 15 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 61 grams protein, ServingSize 1 of 4, Sugar 3 grams sugar

TENDER STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST FILLED WITH MUSHROOMS, SPINACH



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This chicken is filled with mushrooms, onions, spinach, and garlic. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (3/4 lb) chicken breasts, butterflied
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 ounces portabella mushrooms, sliced
4 ounces onions, diced
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 ounces fresh spinach
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
salt and pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Saute mushrooms, onions, and garlic for 4 minutes. Add spinach and wine cook until wine is evaporated.
  • Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper and allow to cool.
  • Place chicken between plastic wrap and pound thin.
  • Season both sides of breast with salt and pepper.
  • Add egg to stuffing and place half the stuffing in each breast.
  • Fold over to encase stuffing and tie with butcher's twine to hold the stuffing in place.
  • Dredge each of the chicken breast with the flour.
  • Heat butter and the last 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan.
  • Brown chicken on all sides 5-10 minutes.
  • Place into a hot oven for 15 minutes.
  • Remove string before serving.

CHEESE, SPINACH & MUSHROOM STUFFED CHICKEN



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Amp up this dinner party classic by stuffing three types of cheese, spinach and mushroom into the chicken and wrap with prosciutto. It's modern retro

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

40g dried porcini mushrooms
3 tbsp olive oil
1 shallot , finely chopped
1 garlic clove , finely chopped
100g baby leaf spinach
150g ricotta
50g firm mozzarella , coarsely grated
20g parmesan , finely grated
4 skinless chicken breasts
4 slices prosciutto

Steps:

  • Boil the kettle, tip the mushrooms into a small bowl, pour over boiling water to just cover, then leave to soak for 15 mins. Drain and squeeze out the mushrooms (save and freeze the liquid to make a base for a gravy) and roughly chop.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan and gently cook the shallots and garlic for 3 mins. Turn up the heat, throw in the mushrooms and cook for a few mins more. Add the spinach, turn the heat up to high and cook until wilted and all the liquid has evaporated. Tip into a bowl and leave to cool. Beat in the cheeses and season with loads of pepper and a little salt. Set aside.
  • Take the chicken breasts and remove the small fillet from the back. Cut a slit into the side of each chicken breast then stuff each one with a quarter of the spinach mixture, closing it with the cut-off fillet. Carefully wrap each stuffed chicken breast in a slice of prosciutto and chill until needed. Can be prepared up to a day ahead.
  • To cook, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Line up the chicken on a baking tray and roast for 20-25 mins until the prosciutto is frazzled at the edges, the cheese is oozing out and the chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH



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Categories     Chicken     Mushroom     Bake     Almond     Spinach     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups chopped mushrooms (about) 4 1/2 ounces)
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
3/4 cup finely ground almonds (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup sour cream
6 boneless chicken breast halves with skin

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl until smooth. Season garlic butter to taste with salt and pepper.Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using
  • Melt 2 tablespoons garlic butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender and all liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Add spinach; sauté until just wilted, about 1 minute. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Cool 30 minutes. Stir in ground almonds and sour cream. Season stuffing with salt and pepper.
  • Run fingers between chicken skin and meat to loosen (do not remove skin). Spread 2 teaspoons garlic butter under skin over meat of each chicken breast. Spoon 2 generous tablespoons stuffing under skin of each chicken breast. Using toothpicks, skewer skin to chicken to enclose stuffing. Arrange chicken on large baking sheet. Spread remaining garlic butter over top of each chicken breast.(Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter.

Tips:

  • For a crispy skin, pat the chicken breasts dry before cooking.
  • Use a variety of mushrooms for a more flavorful filling.
  • Cook the mushrooms and spinach until they are soft and tender.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper before stuffing them.
  • Bake the chicken breasts at a high temperature so that they cook through quickly.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.

Conclusion:

Tender Stuffed Chicken Breast Filled with Mushrooms and Spinach is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken breasts are juicy and tender, and the mushroom and spinach filling is flavorful and satisfying. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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