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Creamy Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breast – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Creamy Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breast

An unbelievably delicious weeknight dinner featuring chicken breasts stuffed with savory, garlicky mushrooms and baked in a luscious pan sauce. Ready with just 10 minutes of prep time, this keto-friendly meal is guaranteed to impress.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 388

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) coconut oil, avocado oil, or ghee
  • 7 ounces (200 g / 7.1 oz) cremini mushrooms, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 teaspoons (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) dried parsley, divided
  • ¾ teaspoon finely ground sea salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound (455 g / 16 oz) boneless, skin-on chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) garlic powder
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) full-fat milk (nondairy or regular)
  • 4 cups (280 g / 9.9 oz) fresh spinach, for serving
  • Make It Cheesy:** For an extra decadent touch, tuck a slice of provolone or a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella (dairy or dairy-free) inside the chicken along with the mushroom filling before baking.
  • Easy Dietary Swaps:** This recipe is incredibly flexible. For AIP, omit the black pepper. For dairy-free, use a non-dairy milk and avoid ghee. For coconut-free, simply use avocado oil and a different full-fat milk like cashew or oat milk.
  • Meal Prep & Storage:** Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or in a covered skillet over medium heat until warmed through.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F / 205°C.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
  4. Add the chopped mushrooms, minced garlic, 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) of parsley, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and the black pepper.
  5. Sauté for about 10 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and have released their liquid.
  6. While the mushrooms cook, prepare the chicken.
  7. Place your palm flat on top of a chicken breast and carefully slice it horizontally, stopping about ½ inch from the other side so it opens like a book.
  8. Arrange the butterflied chicken breasts on your prepared baking sheet. Spoon one-quarter of the mushroom mixture into the center of each breast. If you have any extra filling, just scatter it on the pan around the chicken.
  9. Fold the chicken breasts closed over the filling.
  10. In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, the remaining 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) of parsley, and the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt.
  11. Sprinkle this seasoning mix evenly over the top of the chicken.
  12. Carefully pour the milk into the baking sheet, around the chicken breasts. This will create your creamy pan sauce.
  13. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C on a meat thermometer.
  14. To serve, place a bed of fresh spinach on each of four plates.
  15. Top with a stuffed chicken breast and generously drizzle everything with the delicious, creamy pan juices.
  16. Enjoy!
  17. Don't Dry It Out:** The key to juicy chicken is not to overcook it. Use a meat thermometer and pull the chicken from the oven as soon as it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 6.6gProtein: 38.2gFat: 24.3g

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