Name: Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 oz chicken breast (pounded thin); 1/4 cup mushrooms (finely chopped); 1/4 cup spinach (chopped); 1 garlic clove (minced); 1 Tbsp olive oil (divided (1/2 tbsp for the filling, 1/2 tbsp for drizzling the chicken)); 1 tsp lemon juice; 1/8 tsp low sodium salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp oregano (dried); 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes); 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp low sodium salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp thyme (dried); 1/4 tsp paprika

Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Tender chicken breasts are stuffed with a flavorful mix of sautéed mushrooms and spinach, infused with garlic and brightened with a splash of lemon. A healthy, protein-packed dish with earthy and citrusy notes.

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Course: Dinner

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: 1

Calories: 556kcal

Ingredients

Chicken

3 oz chicken breast, pounded thin
1/4 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
1/4 cup spinach, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tbsp olive oil, divided (1/2 tbsp for the filling, 1/2 tbsp for drizzling the chicken)
1 tsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp low sodium salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp oregano, dried

Sweet Potatoes

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp low sodium salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp thyme, dried
1/4 tsp paprika

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with the olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place the baking sheet with sweet potatoes in the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even cooking.
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and mushrooms, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Lay the pounded chicken breast flat on a cutting board.
Spoon the spinach and mushroom mixture into the center of the chicken breast.
Fold the chicken over the filling and secure with toothpicks.
Place the stuffed chicken in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and optional 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano.
Place the baking dish with the stuffed chicken in the oven alongside the sweet potatoes.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
When the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized on the edges, remove them from the oven and set aside.

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