Description
Indulge in this flavorful Goat Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onions + Mushrooms recipe, a delectable dish perfect for a special dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stuffed Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Caramelized Onions + Mushrooms:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Caramelize Onions + Mushrooms: In a skillet, melt butter and olive oil. Sauté onions until caramelized, then add mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until tender.
- Prepare Chicken: Mix goat cheese and spinach. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the mixture. Secure with toothpicks or twine. Season the outside with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
- Sear Chicken: Sear stuffed chicken in the skillet. Transfer to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve: Top chicken with caramelized onion and mushroom mixture before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute feta for goat cheese if desired.
- For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with white wine before baking.
- Avoid overstuffing the chicken to prevent leaks during cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
