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Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

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This Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts filled with a savory mixture of golden mushrooms, garlic, thyme, and wilted baby spinach, topped with melted mozzarella cheese. The chicken is seared to a golden brown on the stovetop before finishing in the oven to ensure a juicy interior and perfectly cooked filling, making it a delicious and elegant meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 x 220g / 7oz chicken breast (skinless, boneless)
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Stuffing

  • 30g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 200g / 7 oz mushrooms, sliced 3mm (1/8″) thick (~2 heaped cups)
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp thyme leaves
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 80g / 3oz mozzarella, sliced (or other melting cheese)

Cooking

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C/390°F (180°F fan) to prepare for baking the stuffed chicken.
  2. Prepare Chicken Pockets: Cut pockets into each chicken breast on the side with the fold in the meat, ensuring not to cut all the way through, keeping the smooth side intact for stuffing.
  3. Season Chicken: Season both inside and outside of the chicken breasts with half of the salt and pepper to enhance flavor throughout.
  4. Cook Mushroom Filling: Melt butter in a heavy-based oven-proof skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes until they begin to turn golden. Add minced garlic, thyme, and remaining salt and pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes until mushrooms are fully golden.
  5. Add Spinach: Stir in the baby spinach into the mushroom mixture and cook until wilted, about 30 seconds, melding flavors together.
  6. Stuff Chicken: Fill each chicken breast pocket with the mushroom and spinach mixture, then place sliced mozzarella cheese on top of the filling.
  7. Seal Chicken: Seal the pockets mostly with toothpicks to hold the stuffing in place, without needing a perfect seal like Chicken Kiev.
  8. Sear Chicken: Wipe the skillet clean, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, and sear each side of the stuffed chicken breasts for 1 1/2 minutes until golden brown, creating a flavorful crust.
  9. Bake in Oven: Transfer the skillet with the seared chicken breasts to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the internal chicken temperature reaches 65°C/149°F, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked but juicy.
  10. Rest and Serve: Remove chicken from the skillet, place on a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute for maximum tenderness.

Notes

  • Use fresh mushrooms for best flavor and texture in the stuffing.
  • Ensure not to cut through the chicken breasts when creating pockets to keep the stuffing inside.
  • Resting the chicken allows juices to redistribute, making the chicken moist and tender.
  • Internal temperature of 65°C/149°F ensures safe consumption while maintaining juiciness.
  • You can substitute mozzarella with any good melting cheese like provolone or fontina.
  • Serve with creamy baked lemon herb risotto and baby spinach with balsamic dressing for a complete meal.

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