Spinach Mushroom Stuffed Alfredo Chicken
Author: Nikki
This Spinach Mushroom Stuffed Alfredo Chicken is a keeper. It is loaded with flavor and incredible ingredients and will become a new dinner staple.
Ingredients
  • 16 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 chicken breasts
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Alfredo Sauce
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, add olive oil and mushrooms and sauté on medium high until mushrooms are tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  3. Slice chicken lengthwise about ¾ of the way through, creating a pocket to stuff the chicken.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt and spinach. Carefully mix in 1 cup of the cooled mushrooms.
  5. Stuff spinach mixture into each of the pieces of chicken.
  6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  7. In a large skillet heat, ¼ cup olive oil to medium high and add chicken. Brown chicken for 2 minutes on each side.
  8. Place chicken in a 9x13 baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F for about 35- 45 minutes until chicken is done. The baking time will depend on the size of your chicken breasts.
While the chicken is cooking make the sauce.
  1. In a medium sauce pan over medium heat melt butter. Add garlic, cream, pepper, and salt.
  2. Bring to a low boil and reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 8 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and slowly add cheese.
  4. Return to stove on low and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Final assembly
  1. When chicken is done, remove chicken from baking dish and pour out all the juices remaining in the dish. Return chicken to baking dish. Pour sauce over the chicken and top with the remaining mushrooms. Sprinkle with fresh grated Parmesan Cheese. Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Serve.
Recipe by Chef in Training at https://www.chef-in-training.com/spinach-mushroom-stuffed-alfredo-chicken/