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Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast
This Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast is a hearty and flavorsome dish that perfectly marries juicy chicken with a rich, savory filling of mushrooms and Swiss cheese. It’s a simple yet impressive recipe, ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 269 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1½ cup cremini mushrooms sliced
- 4 lices Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Make a pocket in each chicken breast by cutting along the side. Be careful not to cut all the way through. Season the outside and inside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are browned, about 5 minutes. Add thyme and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the mushroom mixture, and then insert a slice of Swiss cheese into each pocket. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven, or place the chicken breasts in a baking dish if your skillet isn't oven-safe, and bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature should read 165°F (74°C) when it’s ready.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to keep those juices locked in. Serve hot, garnished with additional thyme if desired.
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Notes
- If your skillet isn't oven-safe, transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish before baking.
- Leftover chicken keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for 2 months.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the Swiss cheese or use a non-dairy cheese alternative.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
565mg
(16%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
185IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
172mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 565mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.