Mushroom Stuffed Chicken breast

Stuffed with a mixture of Cheese, roasted mushroom, and spinach and then baked for an incredible Chicken dinner. Chicken, mushroom, cheese together works so well. To up the flavor game, there is a layer of marinara sauce in it. When the chicken gets cooked, it also creates a buttery pan juice in the skillet.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 large Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt ((or adjust as per taste))
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 200 grams Mushroom (Sliced)
• 1/2 tablespoon minced Garlic
• 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
• 1/4 cup Shredded Parmesan
• 1/3 cup frozen Spinach (well drained)
• 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce
• salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Make the Cheese Mushroom Stuffing ---
2. 2Heat butter in a skillet. Add sliced mushroom. Cook until it has softened (for about 5 minutes)
3. 3Add minced garlic to the mushroom and cook further until mushroom is nicely browned and no liquid in the pan. Let the mushroom cool a bit.
4. 4In a bowl add Mozzarella, parmesan, cooled roasted mushroom, well-drained spinach,a pinch of pepper and mix well.
5. 5--- Cutting the Chicken breast ---
6. 6Pat dry Chicken breast with a kitchen towel.
7. 7Using a sharp knife cut the chicken lengthwise halfway through, taking care not to cut it till the end. Cut it open flat.
8. 8--- Stuffing Chicken ---
9. 9Spread 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce.
10. 10Spoon 2 heaping tablespoon of cheese mushroom stuffing. Slightly press it.
11. 11Cover the chicken and using a toothpick seal the edges.
12. 12Mix paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt. Season both sides of stuffed Chicken breast well.
13. 13--- Cooking Stuffed Chicken Breast ---
14. 14Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a heavy ovenproof Cast Iron Skillet.
15. 15Sear Chicken breast for 2 minutes on each side.
16. 16Bake in a pre-heated oven at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
17. 17Remove the toothpick, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.