Keto Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast is ideal for people following the keto or low-carb diet. This stuffed chicken will be loved by the people on the keto diet as it is a very tasty & filling low-carb dish. Tender chicken breasts are stuffed with a creamy mixture of sautéed mushrooms, garlic, & three types of cheese: cream cheese, mozzarella, & Parmesan, which give a rich flavor & a pleasant texture. The chicken is cooked till it is moist and tender, and then we can sear the chicken to get a nice brown color. It provides us with energy and fullness without consuming too many carbs, as it is rich in healthy fats and protein. The Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast is well-balanced and tasty because of the earthy mushrooms that complement the savory cheeses & spices. We can serve it with a fresh salad or the preferred low-carb vegetables for a full, wholesome meal.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Total time: Forty-five mins
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Cook time: Thirty minutes
- Serving size: One stuffed chicken fillet
- Cuisine: American
- Servings: 4
- Course: Dinner
- Diet: Keto & Low Carb
- Prep time: Fifteen mins
EQUIPMENT:
- Pan
- Spatula
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Skillet
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 without bone & skin chicken fillet
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cups mushrooms
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
CHICKEN:
- We have to use the thick, without bone and skin chicken breasts for easier filling & uniform cooking. We have to use medium to large size chicken fillets so that we can stuff the filling easily.
MUSHROOMS:
- Cremini or button mushrooms are ideal for a milder flavor and softer texture, but we can also use the shiitake or baby bella mushrooms for a more intense umami flavor.
CREAM CHEESE:
- The cream cheese gives the filling a rich, creamy foundation. We have to utilize the spreadable form of cream cheese so that it gets ease to mix.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Mozzarella cheese gives the filling its meltiness and elasticity; we have to use low-moisture mozzarella shreds for optimal effects.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan cheese enhances the flavor by adding a strong, salty taste.
FRESH GARLIC:
- We use fresh garlic as it makes the filling more aromatic and delicious. We can alter the quantity to suit the tastes.
THYME:
- We use fresh thyme as it is ideal although we can also use dried thyme as well.
BUTTER AND OLIVE OIL:
- Butter & olive oil is use to make the dish more flavorful and indulgent while searing and sautéing.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We can warm-up the oven at a temperature of 375 degrees F.
- Then we can melt butter on medium heat in a pan.
- We can sauté the mushrooms and garlic for five to seven minutes or till the mushrooms and onions gets tender and the moisture decreases.
- Then we can sprinkle the salt, black pepper, & thyme and stir.
- We can take it off the heat & stir in the Parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese till they get properly blended.
- We can make a pocket in the each chicken fillet carefully and don’t cut in the wrong direction.
- Put the mushroom mixture in each pocket and close the fillet with the toothpick so that the filing will not get spill.
- We can heat the olive oil on medium to high heat in the oven-safe skillet.
- Then we can add the chicken to the skillet and sear the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side or till it gets golden brown.
- Bake the chicken fillet for 20-25 minutes or until the inner temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F.
- When the Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast gets bake we can garnish it with the parsley and serve after 5 to 10 minutes.
TIPS
- We can use the meat thermometer to check the temperature of the chicken to prevent the overcooking of the chicken.
- You can cool down the chicken before the stuffing to handle the chicken easily.
- We can also add sun-dried tomatoes or spinach to the mixture to make them more tasty.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You would put the remaining stuffed chicken to the seal container and save the chicken for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- We can cover the chicken with plastic wrap and store this stuffed chicken for 2 months.
REHEAT:
- We can reheat this stuffed chicken in the oven at 350 degrees F till they get properly heated.
FAQs:
Is this stuffed chicken low in carbs?
- Yes this stuffed chicken had low content of carbs and they just comprised of 3g of net carbs and 39g of protein is there in per portion of this mushroom stuff chicken fillet.
Can I make the non-dairy stuffed chicken?
- Yes, we can make the non-dairy stuffed chicken and use the dairy-free cream cheese, and cheese as a substitute for dairy to make this mushroom stuffed chicken.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Fiber: 1g
Calories: 385 kcal
Net Carbs: 3g
Protein: 39g
Total Carbs: 4g
Fat: 23g
Sodium: 520mg
Potassium: 680mg
Calcium: 140mg
Iron: 1.2mg
Vitamin A: 480IU
