Description
Healthy Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast – a juicy, savory, and elegant gluten-free main dish that is easy to prepare for weeknights or a special dinner. This high-protein chicken features a flavorful mushroom stuffing, oven-baked to perfection, and finished with a touch of mozzarella for melty goodness.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
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- 2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
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- 2 cloves garlic, minced
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- 1 small onion, finely diced
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- 1 tsp dried thyme
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- ½ tsp dried parsley
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- Salt and black pepper to taste
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- ½ cup halal shredded mozzarella or Swiss-style cheese
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- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
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- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened.
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- Add mushrooms, garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook until mushrooms release moisture and mixture becomes fragrant. Remove from heat.
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- Carefully slice a pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
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- Stuff each chicken breast with the mushroom mixture and sprinkle cheese inside.
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- Secure with toothpicks if needed. Brush chicken with remaining olive oil and season lightly.
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- Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and juicy.
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- Rest for 5 minutes, garnish if desired, and serve.
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Notes
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- Prepare the filling ahead and refrigerate for up to 1 day for quick weeknight meals.
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- If chicken breasts are very thick, butterfly or gently pound them to create a larger pocket for stuffing.
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- For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free cheese or omit the cheese altogether.
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- Pair with roasted vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (serves 4)
- Calories: Approximately 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: Approximately 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
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