Welcome to our kitchen adventure! Today, we’re making something super yummy: Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Chicken. It’s like a tasty surprise inside chicken. Let’s follow the Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Chicken recipe step by step. Ready? Let’s go!
Ingredients Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Recipe
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
1.5 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
1.5 cups chicken broth
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
3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1.5 cups heavy cream
Fresh parsley for garnish
1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Execution of Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Chicken: Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, creating a pocket for the stuffing. Season with salt and pepper both inside and out.
Make the Filling: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped mushrooms until they release their moisture. Add garlic and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Prepare the Stuffing: Mix ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, dried thyme, and dried rosemary in a bowl. Then add the sautéed mushrooms and spinach mix. Stir them together real good.
Stuff the Chicken: Spoon the mushroom and spinach filling into the pocket of each chicken breast, pressing down gently. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
Sear the Chicken: Sear the stuffed chicken breasts in the same large skillet until they’re golden brown on both sides. Then, remove them and place them in a baking dish.
Make Ready the Cream Sauce: Finely whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, and flour in the skillet. Simmer until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
Bake in the Oven: 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.
Serve and Have Fun: Hurrayyyy!!!! Your mouth-watering Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Chicken is Ready so serve and and have joy.
Additional tips
- Choose a mix of mushroom varieties for a more complex flavor.
- 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.
