Lately I’ve been indulging in what can only be described as a heart attack on a plate: chicken, stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon. It’s utterly delicious and deserves to be enjoyed on occasion. However, my love affair with mushrooms is getting more intense by the day. I think my brain is being tricked into thinking mushrooms are meat; I have an almost carnivorous desire for them!
I looked for a mushroom stuffed chicken recipe on allrecipes.com and ended up taking hints and tips from the many “tweakers” comments on the recipes. This is my take on it all (and it was scrumptious): Chicken stuffed with mushroom, onion & garlic, coated in a breadcrumb and parmesan cheese crust. Served with some mashed neeps and broccoli & cauliflower.
Ingredients (Served 2 although there’s probably enough mixture for 3 here)
2 chicken breasts
500g closed cup mushrooms, chopped finely
1 onion, chopped finely
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 egg, beaten
100g breadcrumbs (I used these)
50g grated parmesan
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees
Fry the mushrooms, onion and garlic in some oil, for 5-10 mins. Set aside.
Slit a pocket in each of the chicken breasts, trying to have the same thickness at the top and bottom.
Fill the chicken with the mushroom stuffing; you can pinch them shut with cocktail sticks if you like. I tried this and it didn’t work AT ALL.
Mix the breadcrumbs and grated parmesan together in a bowl.
Brush the chicken all over with the beaten egg, then plonk it into the breadcrumb mix and coat thoroughly.
Place on an oven tray (I lined mines with tin foil).
Bake for 40-45 mins, or until the juices run clear when a knife is pushed through the thickest part.
Serve with a side of your choice; I recommend the mashed neeps and broccoli & cauliflower, twas lovely!
Enjoy 🙂
ooh that looks good and much healthier than the one I made with the cheese and bacon lol! Like the crunchy crispy outside, great idea.
The cheese and bacon is sooooo good; I do find myself eating it at least once a month! But the mushroom one is worth a try too; very moreish 🙂
I have to agree about mushrooms – I adore them and always finding ways to eat them, stuffed chicken is a great idea and love the parmesan crust!
Thanks Anne, I might try a paprika crust next time, and maybe marinade the mushroom with red onion and something… mmm. Mushrooms are addictive!
looks amazing I have been wanted to make something like this
I would thoroughly recommend it 🙂
Hi Catherine, thanks for visiting my blog earlier and nice to meet you. You got so many cool stuffs here and will scroll around after this. Btw, your mushroom stuffed chicken sounds delicious. Yummm…. Hope to hear from you more often. Have a nice day!
Cheers, Kristy
Thanks Kristy thats so nice of you 🙂 your blog is excellent, I will certainly be visiting it often!
That’s a lovely meal to enjoy. I love it.
Thanks Mary, it was very tasty 😀
Sounds lovely! Note to self to try out sooon!
Hope you get on ok with it 🙂
Hi Catherine,
I wanted to say thank you for visiting my blog. You can certainly use puff pastry to make the Empanadas. I love this chicken dish that you made. Im sure the stuffing would have made the chicken nice and moist. Your mas looks divine too. Yum what a great dinner option.
Thanks for your lovely comment, Katherine 🙂 I’ll be trying out those Empanadas then, they look stunning!
I stopped by to say hello, but stayed far longer than I planned. Your chicken is but just one of many lovely recipes. I’ll be back often to see what you are making. Have a great day. Blessings…Mary
Aww thank you Mary 🙂 you have a great day too!
Hi Catherine, I have an award for you. Please feel free to stop by to collect it. Thanks!
Have a nice weekend.
Cheers, Kristy
Thanks so much Kristy, thats so nice of you 😀 I shall pop over the noo!