Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms Delight
Ingredient List:
- 4 large portobello mushrooms
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup low fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary) for garnish
Instructions:
- Pre-heat the oven to 375F.
- Grill the chicken breasts on a medium-high heat until cooked thoroughly. Once cooled, shred the chicken into small pieces.
- Remove the stems from the Portobello mushrooms and scoop out the gills.
- Heat a pan with olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until translucent. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Mix in the shredded chicken, cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are combined.
- Fill each mushroom cap with the chicken mixture. Top it off with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake in the pre-heated oven for about 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown. Finish off with fresh herbs on top.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 mushroom):
Calories: 300, Protein: 36g, Fat: 13g, Carbohydrates: 10g
Plating:
Serve each Stuffed Mushroom Delight on a white plate for contrast. Place the mushroom in the center, with the melted cheese on top being the hero of the presentation. Sprinkle the fresh herbs over the melted cheese and around the plate, for an added pop of color and freshness. The result should be an appealing, gourmet look that is as tasty as it is healthy.