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Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Creamy Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Delicious chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful mushroom and spinach filling, baked in a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
For the Filling
  • 3 cups mushrooms, finely chopped Choose a mix of mushroom varieties for a more complex flavor.
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried rosemary
For the Sauce
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For Garnish
  • Fresh parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, creating a pocket for the stuffing. Season with salt and pepper both inside and out.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped mushrooms until they release their moisture.
  4. Add garlic and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Stuffing the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
  2. Add the sautéed mushroom and spinach mixture. Mix well.
  3. Spoon the mushroom and spinach filling into the pocket of each chicken breast, pressing down gently. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
Cooking
  1. In the same large skillet, sear the stuffed chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides. Remove and place them in a baking dish.
  2. In the skillet, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, and flour. Simmer until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
  3. Pour the cream sauce over the stuffed chicken in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 32gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 650mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to add a handful of shredded mozzarella to the stuffing for extra creaminess. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.
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