Best 4 Spinach Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Recipes

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Spinach mushroom stuffed chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With a variety of herbs and spices, this dish can be customized to your liking. Whether you are a fan of creamy sauces or a crispy crust, there is a spinach mushroom stuffed chicken recipe that is perfect for you. Read on to find the best spinach mushroom stuffed chicken recipe for your next meal.

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SPINACH AND MUSHROOM STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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For an elegant dinner, try Rachael Ray's Spinach-and-Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breasts from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network, served with a white wine sauce.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 6 ounces
Large plastic food storage bags or waxed paper
1 package, 10 ounces, frozen chopped spinach
2 tablespoons butter
12 small mushroom caps, crimini or button
2 cloves garlic, cracked
1 small shallot, quartered
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano or Romano, a couple of handfuls
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated or ground nutmeg
Toothpicks
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Place breasts in the center of a plastic food storage bag or 2 large sheets of waxed paper. Pound out the chicken from the center of the bag outward using a heavy-bottomed skillet or mallet. Be firm but controlled with your strokes.
  • Defrost spinach in the microwave. Transfer spinach to a kitchen towel. Twist towel around spinach and wring it out until very dry. Transfer to a medium-mixing bowl.
  • Place a nonstick skillet over moderate heat. When skillet is hot, add butter, mushrooms, garlic and shallot. Season with salt and pepper and saute 5 minutes. Transfer mushrooms, garlic and shallot to the food processor. Pulse to grind the mushrooms and transfer to the mixing bowl, adding the processed mushrooms to the spinach. Add ricotta and grated cheese to the bowl and the nutmeg. Stir to combine the stuffing. Return your skillet to the stove over medium high heat.
  • Place a mound of stuffing on each breast and wrap and roll breast over the stuffing. Secure breasts with toothpicks. Add 3 tablespoons oil to the pan, 3 turns of the pan. Add breasts to the pan and brown on all sides, cooking chicken 10 to 12 minutes. The meat will cook quickly because it is thin. Remove breasts; add butter to the pan and flour. Cook butter and flour for a minute, whisk in wine and reduce another minute. Whisk in broth and return breasts to the pan. Reduce heat and simmer until ready to serve. Remove toothpicks. Serve breasts whole or, remove from pan, slice on an angle and fan out on dinner plates. Top stuffed chicken breasts or sliced stuffed breasts with generous spoonfuls of the sauce.

SPINACH-MUSHROOM STUFFED CHICKEN



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A colorful spinach stuffing peeks out from the golden skin in this recipe developed in our Test Kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper (2-in. pieces)
1/2 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 bone-in chicken breast halves with skin
2 cups white wine or chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the spinach and red pepper; cook for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the Swiss cheese, bread crumbs, lemon zest, salt and pepper., Carefully loosen chicken skin on one side of each chicken breast half to form a pocket; stuff with spinach mixture. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear. , In a small saucepan, bring wine or broth to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until reduced to 1 cup. Slowly whisk in cream and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 2 minutes. Spoon over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH FRESH GARLIC AND SPINACH STUFFED UNDER THE SKIN AND WILD MUSHROOM MASHED POTATOES



Roasted Chicken with Fresh Garlic and Spinach Stuffed Under the Skin and Wild Mushroom Mashed Potatoes image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup ground cumin
1/2 cup ground fennel
1/4 cup ground coriander
1/2 cup ground anise
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons white pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons sliced garlic
1 pound cleaned spinach
1 whole chicken
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1 pound cooked potatoes dry and mashed
1 cup milk, heated
2 teaspoons whole butter
1 cup lightly cooked assorted wild mushrooms in a little whole butter and shallots, include shiitake, morels
2 tablespoons rich demi-glace

Steps:

  • Mix thoroughly and reserve for seasoning the chicken.
  • Preheat oven to 340 degrees. Brown off the garlic lightly in olive oil and place to the side. Then saute your spinach quickly until starts to wilt. Remove from the flame and add to lightly browned garlic. Chill. Slide your fingers in between the skin and the breast meat of the chicken. Neatly slide your spinach and garlic mixture in between the skin and the breast meat. Truss your chicken and lightly sprinkle some of your herb mixture over the top of chicken and rub with olive oil. Bake in a pre-heated 340 degree oven for about 45 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are still warm add your heated milk, butter, mushrooms, and demi-glace. Mix thoroughly until incorporated.

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by mytastytreasures

Number Of Ingredients 18

SAUCE:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces)
Large plastic food storage bags or waxed paper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
12 small mushroom caps, crimini or button
2 cloves garlic, cracked
1 small shallot, quartered
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup Parmigiano or Romano cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh grated or ground
Toothpicks
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Place breasts in the center of a plastic food storage bag or 2 large sheets of waxed paper. Pound out the chicken from the center of the bag outward using a heavy-bottomed skillet or mallet. Be firm but controlled with your strokes. Defrost spinach in the microwave. Transfer spinach to a kitchen towel. Twist towel around spinach and wring it out until very dry. Transfer to a medium-mixing bowl. Place a nonstick skillet over moderate heat. When skillet is hot, add butter, mushrooms, garlic and shallot. Season with salt and pepper and saute 5 minutes. Transfer mushrooms, garlic and shallot to the food processor. Pulse to grind the mushrooms and transfer to the mixing bowl, adding the processed mushrooms to the spinach. Add ricotta and grated cheese to the bowl and the nutmeg. Stir to combine the stuffing. Return your skillet to the stove over medium high heat. Place a mound of stuffing on each breast and wrap and roll breast over the stuffing. Secure breasts with toothpicks. Add 3 tablespoons oil to the pan, 3 turns of the pan. Add breasts to the pan and brown on all sides, cooking chicken 10 to 12 minutes. The meat will cook quickly because it is thin. Remove breasts; add butter to the pan and flour. Cook butter and flour for a minute, whisk in wine and reduce another minute. Whisk in broth and return breasts to the pan. Reduce heat and simmer until ready to serve. Remove toothpicks. Serve breasts whole or, remove from pan, slice on an angle and fan out on dinner plates. Top stuffed chicken breasts or sliced stuffed breasts with generous spoonfuls of the sauce.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken breasts are evenly cooked, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check if the chicken is cooked by piercing it with a fork. If the juices run clear, the chicken is done.
  • For a crispier crust, increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) for the last 5-10 minutes of cooking.
  • If you are using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw it and squeeze out any excess moisture before using.
  • To make the dish more flavorful, you can add a splash of white wine or chicken broth to the skillet when cooking the spinach and mushrooms.

Conclusion:

Spinach mushroom stuffed chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of tender chicken, creamy spinach, and savory mushrooms makes for a flavorful and satisfying dish. This recipe is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Serve it with a side of mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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