Dairy-Free Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast

Prep:15minCook:30min

This flavorful American-style recipe features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a delicious mixture of baby leaf spinach and dairy-free cheese, providing a satisfying and nutritious main course.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:47:29 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories503.3 kcal (25%)

Total Fat26.4 g (38%)

Carbs15.2 g (6%)

Sugars2.2 g (2%)

Protein52.5 g (105%)

Sodium735.6 mg (37%)

Fiber5.3 g (19%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

2boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 cupsbaby leaf spinach

chopped

1 cupsliced mushrooms

½ cupdairy-free cheese

such as vegan mozzarella or dairy-free cheddar, shredded

2 tablespoonsolive oil

2cloves garlic

minced

1 tablespoonlemon juice

1 teaspoondried thyme

for securing the chicken

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the mushrooms are softened and slightly browned.

Step 4

Add the chopped baby leaf spinach to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Stir in the dairy-free cheese, lemon juice, dried thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Butterfly the chicken breasts by making a horizontal cut along one side, without cutting all the way through, and open it up like a book.

Step 7

Divide the spinach and mushroom mixture evenly between the chicken breasts, spreading it over one side of each breast.

Step 8

Fold the other side of each chicken breast over the filling, and secure with toothpicks to hold them together.

Step 9

Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 10

Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.

Step 11

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before removing the toothpicks.

Step 13

Serve the stuffed chicken breasts as a main course, accompanied by your choice of sides such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.