Description
This Goat Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms is a flavorful and elegant dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy spinach and goat cheese mixture. Caramelized onions and sautéed baby bella mushrooms add a rich, savory component. Baked to perfection, this recipe is perfect for a special weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken & Filling
- 4 chicken breasts (about 4-6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 cups organic spinach
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 ounces goat cheese
- Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables & Seasoning
- 1 white onion, sliced
- 8 ounces sliced baby bella mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Optional: 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Breasts: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Using a sharp knife, make 6 slits in a hasselback style into the top of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through. Drizzle each breast with some olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cook Spinach: Heat ½ tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and sprinkle with garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is fully wilted. Transfer the cooked spinach to a medium bowl.
- Make Goat Cheese Mixture: Add the goat cheese to the wilted spinach and stir well until fully combined. Stuff the spinach and goat cheese mixture into each of the slits made in the chicken breasts.
- Sauté Onions and Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the sliced onions, mushrooms, and fresh thyme. Optionally add balsamic vinegar. Season with a bit of salt and pepper. Sauté until the onions begin to caramelize and the mushrooms are golden brown. Push the mushrooms and onions to the sides of the skillet to make room for the chicken.
- Cook Chicken in Oven: Place the stuffed chicken breasts into the skillet, keeping space between them. Rearrange the vegetables if needed. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let rest slightly before serving. Enjoy the chicken breasts with caramelized onions and mushrooms on the side.
Notes
- You can substitute cream cheese for goat cheese; adding ¼ cup mozzarella mixed in with the cream cheese will enhance the flavor and texture.
- Ensure not to cut all the way through the chicken breasts when making the slits to keep the filling inside.
- Use an ovenproof skillet to avoid transferring the dish between pans.
- Check the chicken temperature with a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
