Description
Spinach and Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer or light meal for any gathering. These savory bites feature earthy mushrooms filled with a creamy, flavorful mixture of tender chicken, fresh spinach, and rich cheeses. Not only do they satisfy your taste buds, but they also pack in nutritious ingredients that make them a healthier alternative to traditional stuffed options. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, these stuffed mushrooms will impress your guests and leave them coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large mushrooms (Cremini or Portobello)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (Panko preferred)
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Clean mushrooms and remove stems; chop stems finely.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until softened, then add garlic and chopped mushroom stems; cook until browned.
- Add spinach to the skillet in batches until wilted.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl; mix in cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in chicken, cheeses, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Spoon filling into each mushroom cap; arrange on a baking dish.
- Sprinkle with extra breadcrumbs and Parmesan, drizzle with olive oil if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom (about 75g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg