Description
Indulge in a delectable Goat Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onions + Mushrooms recipe that combines savory goat cheese, fresh spinach, and flavorful caramelized onions and mushrooms for a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stuffed Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Caramelized Onions + Mushrooms:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Caramelize onions and mushrooms: In a skillet, sauté onions in olive oil until golden. Add mushrooms, garlic, thyme, and balsamic vinegar. Set aside.
- Prepare goat cheese mixture: Mix softened goat cheese with chopped spinach, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the chicken: Cut a pocket in each chicken breast, stuff with goat cheese mixture, and secure with toothpicks.
- Sear and bake: Sear chicken in a skillet, top with onion-mushroom mix, then bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted potatoes or a light salad.
- Prep stuffing and topping ahead for quicker assembly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
