Description
Spinach and Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms are a mouthwatering delight that combines savory chicken, fresh spinach, and creamy cheeses, all nestled in tender mushroom caps. Perfect for entertaining or enjoying as a family meal, these stuffed mushrooms are not just delicious—they’re also incredibly easy to prepare. The rich filling offers a satisfying blend of flavors that will impress your guests while being a healthy choice for you. Best of all, they can be made ahead of time and simply baked before serving, making them an ideal option for busy cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large mushrooms (Cremini or Portobello)
- 1 cup cooked chicken (diced or shredded)
- 5 ounces fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean the mushrooms and remove stems; chop stems finely.
- Sauté onions, garlic, and chopped mushroom stems in olive oil until softened.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted; transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Mix in cream cheese until combined; add chicken, cheeses, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff mushroom caps generously with the filling.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom (75g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg