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Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breast

By:Nagi
Published:12 Jul '21Updated:14 Jul '21
187 Comments
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These juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with garlicky mushrooms, spinach and a blanket of oozing melted cheese. Simple to make with just a few ingredients, this is how to transform chicken breast from ho-hum into “ohhh yum!”

After this one, try Sun Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken!

Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast in a skillet, fresh out of the oven

Stuffed chicken breast

Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breast is one of those recipes where you take just a few ingredients and deploy them in a way that makes chicken breast so much more interesting than it usually is! Chicken breast, spinach, mushrooms, garlic and cheese are the only base ingredients here. Vary the type of cheese and swap the spinach for other leafy veg to spin this dish to suit your tastes or what you have on hand!

To make it, it’s as simple as frying off the mushrooms and spinach, stuffing the chicken, giving it a quick sear and then baking to finish it off. The reward is THIS for dinner tonight ↓↓↓!

Fork picking up a piece of Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast

Looks a whole lot more interesting than the usual dull chicken breast recipes, right??!!

  • Skillet with sautéed mushrooms and spinach
  • Making Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast

Ingredients in Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breast

Here’s what you need to make this recipe. Not that much, like I said!!

Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast ingredients

All these ingredients are pretty straightforward, so I don’t think I need to run through them like I usually do. Just a few points:

  • Chicken – It needs to be breast to be large enough to cut deep pockets. Boneless thigh won’t work;

  • Baby spinach – Chopped or sliced ordinary spinach, silverbeet (Swiss chard), kale or cabbage will work fine too;

  • Cheese – Anything that melts will work great. Mozzarella is ideal because it melts well but isn’t as runny as, say, cheddar or tasty cheese. This is worth bearing in mind since we don’t fully seal the chicken like with Chicken Kiev since it’s a quick recipe, so some cheese is likely to escape!;

  • Thyme – Fresh thyme and mushroom are such a classic combination, I can’t help but use it often! Dried thyme can be used as an alternative, else dried oregano, marjoram or rosemary. Fresh versions of any of the aforementioned will also be perfect, as would parsley or tarragon. Most herbs, really!


How to make it

One tip: stuff generously. Like paltry pie fillings and dinky dumplings, nothing is sadder in this life than stingy stuffing!

How to make Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast
  1. Sauté mushroom and spinach – The key here is to get great colour on the mushrooms. Colour means flavour, and we never say no to flavour.

  2. Cut pocket slits – Cut a pocket in the chicken breast, per the diagram below, being sure not to cut all the way through. Cut the side where the meat has a fold, not the smooth side.

How to cut pockets in chicken breast
Where to cut chicken pocket
  1. Season the chicken, including inside the pocket, with salt and pepper;

  2. Stuff generously with the mushroom and spinach, then stuff in cheese slices;

  3. Seal with 2 or 3 toothpicks. It will be stuffed too much to seal completely, and that’s OK (in fact it’s good!) The goal here is just to keep it closed enough so the filling stays mostly in place. Just insert the toothpicks on the diagonal, that’s enough to hold it in place.

  4. Sealed and ready! This photo shows what it looks like once sealed. Ready to cook!

  5. Brown the breast in an oven-proof skillet (so we can take it straight from the stove to the oven);

  6. Bake and rest – Bake for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 65°C / 149°F. Then remove the chicken to a plate and rest for 5 minutes before serving. Resting is an essential step after cooking any protein to allow the juices in the meat to redistribute. If you don’t rest, the meat juices run out onto the plate when you cut into it.

Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast on a plate ready to be eaten

What to serve with Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breast

The nice thing about this chicken breast recipe is that there’s already a decent amount of vegetables in it, making it virtually a meal-in-one. While our mums would beam approvingly if they knew we’d made the effort make an extra vegetable side dish, the truth is I wouldn’t go too far out of my way for it! For the photo above all I did was take the leftover baby spinach and drizzled it with some Balsamic Dressing. Totally simple and lazy, but hey it does the trick!

If you feel like making your mum proud though, have a browse of Vegetable and Side Salads. It’s organised by vegetable to make it easy to use something you’ve got!

Also pictured on the side is Lemon Herb Risotto. Before you start furrowing your brow at the thought of the effort needed to make a risotto, know that this is a simple no-stir, baked risotto! You read that right. Not only that, the results are staggeringly close to – no, I’d even say virtually indistinguishable from – traditional risotto. Creamy, luscious and perfectly al dente, all without standing at the stove stirring for thirty minutes.

Try it. I think you’ll be surprised! – Nagi x


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Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast

Author: Nagi
Prep: 15 minutes mins
Cook: 30 minutes mins
Total: 45 minutes mins
Mains
Western
4.85 from 59 votes
Servings2
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Recipe video above. These juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with garlicky mushrooms, spinach leaves and a blanket of oozing melted cheese. Simple to make with just a few ingredients, this is how to transform chicken breast from ho-hum into "ohhh yum!"
After this one, try Sun Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken!

Ingredients

  • 2 x 220g / 7oz chicken breast , skinless boneless (Note 1)
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 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 (Note 2)
  • 2 cups baby spinach (Note 3)
  • 80 g / 3oz mozzarella , sliced (or other melting cheese)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180°F fan).
  • Cut pockets into each chicken breast, being sure not to cut all the way through (see photos in post). Cut on the side with the fold in the meat, to keep the smooth side intact.
    How to cut pockets in chicken breast
  • Season the inside and outside of the chicken with half the salt and pepper.
  • Mushroom filling: Melt butter in a heavy based oven proof skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes until they start to turn pretty golden. Then add garlic, thyme, remaining salt and pepper and continue cooking for a further 2 minutes until mushrooms are nice and golden.
  • Add spinach: Add baby spinach and stir until wilted – about 30 seconds.
  • Stuff mushroom mixture into the pocket of each chicken, then top with cheese.
  • Seal with toothpicks as best you can – it doesn’t need to be fully sealed like we do with Chicken Kiev. Just mostly sealed.
  • Sear chicken: Give the pan a quick wipe with paper towels. Heat oil over medium high heat. Sear each side of the chicken breast for 1 1/2 minutes until golden.
  • Bake 15 minutes: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 65°C/149°F (chicken flesh, not the mushroom filling).
  • Rest 5 minutes: Remove from tray onto a plate, loosely cover with foil and rest for 5 minutes. Serve! Pictured in post with easy creamy Baked Lemon Herb Risotto and baby spinach with Balsamic Dressing.

Recipe Notes:

1. Chicken breast is required for this recipe as it’s the right shape to cut pockets and the right size to hold enough filling. Recipe won’t work with thighs or other cuts of chicken.
2. Other herbs – 1/2 tsp dried thyme or other dried herbs of choice. Otherwise, chives, parsley, rosemary (1/2 tsp chopped), oregano or marjoram.
3. Baby spinach – Substitute with chopped / sliced English spinach, silverbeet / Swiss chard, kale or even cabbage.
4. Nutrition per chicken breast.
 

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 575cal (29%)Carbohydrates: 7g (2%)Protein: 60g (120%)Fat: 34g (52%)Saturated Fat: 15g (94%)Trans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 205mg (68%)Sodium: 1409mg (61%)Potassium: 1352mg (39%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 3550IU (71%)Vitamin C: 15mg (18%)Calcium: 258mg (26%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
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187 Comments

  1. Kristi M says

    September 24, 2023 at 10:31 am

    5 stars
    This was absolutely delish!!

    Reply
  2. Rose says

    September 10, 2023 at 2:36 pm

    5 stars
    V tasty! I used cabbage as had no spinach and used Swiss cheese. Def make again.

    Reply
  3. Emma says

    August 23, 2023 at 9:51 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious, chicken was juicy and cooked perfectly. Loved it . Thanks Nagi

    Reply
  4. Dean says

    June 13, 2023 at 9:15 am

    5 stars
    It was amazing!!! Used spicy dill and smoked Gouda for cheese. Easy recipe

    Reply
  5. najaah says

    April 27, 2023 at 8:18 pm

    hi this was just amazing. thank god i found your page.

    Reply
  6. najaah says

    April 27, 2023 at 8:16 pm

    hi this was just amazing. thank god i found this page.

    Reply
  7. Kaye says

    March 13, 2023 at 5:51 pm

    Hi Nagi,
    Just wondering if I could make this recipe till after the browning in pan stage and then refigerate to cook later in oven? I’m having a dinner party would really like to seem relaxed ( Even though I won’t be! ) I’m SO grateful for your recipes Nagi!!!

    Reply
  8. Jennifer T says

    February 22, 2023 at 9:41 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent

    Reply
  9. Shirl says

    February 16, 2023 at 9:07 am

    5 stars
    This is a scrumpilicious recipe. I followed the recipe pretty much. The only thing I changed was the herb that I used. I used tarragon as I love fresh tarragon and sautéed mushrooms. In reading some of the reviews I had minimal juices at the bottom of my pan. This was definitely a hit in my house, and I will make it again.

    Reply
  10. estelle says

    January 12, 2023 at 10:04 am

    5 stars
    Amazing dinner. Pretty simple to make & great flavors! I used a vintage cheddar instead of mozzarella, and still great!

    Reply
  11. Barbara T says

    January 8, 2023 at 3:10 pm

    I’m going to stuff this filling into a pita bread pocket for a delish lunch!

    Reply
  12. Teena says

    August 23, 2022 at 12:23 pm

    5 stars
    This was amazing! First time making it and it won’t be the last. Hubby loved it, served with cilantro lime rice and green beans. Will follow some ideas from others next time.
    Thank you Nagi for your great recipes🥰

    Reply
  13. Tina says

    August 17, 2022 at 6:04 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for a great recipe. I
    added some bacon to them as well. I still don’t like cooking dinner but this was easy and my partner is so happy I finally cooked him dinner 😂

    Reply
  14. Fiona says

    August 12, 2022 at 11:32 am

    5 stars
    Made your recipe this evening. Worked out really well. I cooked it for ten minutes more because it was a large breast and I used dried Italian seasoning. I basted it in the lovely juices and poured the leftover juices over the plated chicken and potatoes and it was really juicy and tender. So, thank you!!

    Reply
  15. Robert says

    July 11, 2022 at 7:53 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Nagi. Saw this recipe on Instagram the other day and thought it looked so good yet seemed so easy. Made it for dinner tonight and it was just delicious. The combination of mushies, spinach & cheese with garlic and thyme was just perfect. It was also easy to prepare with your usual clear & helpful instructions. Another success from recipetineats. I have been a fan for years 🙏🏼

    Reply
  16. James Bontrager says

    June 21, 2022 at 8:10 am

    5 stars
    Made this 3 times, and it is sooo GOOD! I brown the chicken before I cut it open. Instead of butter I used bacon grease and added onion in with the mushrooms. Wife told me to tell you THANKS!!

    Reply
  17. Shirley says

    May 26, 2022 at 5:16 am

    Left mine in the frying pan with a lid on for 15 minutes was also perfect

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 26, 2022 at 7:04 am

      Thanks for that feedback Shirley!! Enjoy! N x

      Reply
  18. Kay R says

    May 24, 2022 at 9:55 am

    Excellent recipe. I added about 1/2 cup of white wine midway through oven time. Perfect, tender, juicy chicken and lovely aus ju. Served with jasmine rice and fried green beans.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 24, 2022 at 10:27 am

      You are making me hungry Kay!! N x

      Reply
  19. Cheryl Ragan says

    April 28, 2022 at 7:58 am

    After you brown on the stove can you put this on the grill

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      April 28, 2022 at 5:08 pm

      Yes you could Cheryl!! Enjoy! N x

      Reply
  20. Irene de la Haye says

    April 20, 2022 at 1:33 am

    Mmm what a great idea, going to try this out in a fusion style with your wonderful kiev recipe. Will up-date, but already can’t wait to taste tonight 🙂

    Reply
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