WW Mushroom Stuffed Chicken

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The WW Mushroom Stuffed Chicken is a tasty dish. Prepare it in forty-five minutes. All the ingredients are light and WW-friendly. Ingredients are simple as well. We use low-fat cheeses and cooking spray. This keeps WW points low. This dish is light. The WW Mushroom Stuffed Chicken is also creamy. Also, it is fulfilling. After making it, the chicken becomes juicy. This dish feels rich. It also does not include many calories. The flavors are good. Steps for making it are easy as well. Make it for weekend nights, gatherings, or family dinners. This dish is also healthy.

STATS:

  • Number of calories: 285 kcal
  • Prep duration: 15 minutes
  • Serving size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
  • Cook time: 30 minutes
  • Course: Main
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total duration: Forty-five minutes
  • Serving: Four
  • Cuisine: American

EQUIPMENT:

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Bowl for mixing
  • Skillet
  • Sharp knife
  • Cooking spray
  • Cutting board

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms
  • 4 medium chicken breasts (boneless & skinless)
  • 1 small finely diced onion
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese (low-fat)
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons grated mozzarella (low-fat)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKEN BREAST:

  • We use chicken to include filling in it. It holds the filling properly. It also has lean protein in it. Also, the calories are low in it. Also, you can make use of chicken thighs. If so, the recipe will have more fat.

MUSHROOMS:

  • These give a deep taste. They also include moisture in the chicken. Mushrooms do not have fats. An alternative can be spinach.

LOW-FAT CREAM CHEESE:

  • This cream cheese is good for Weight Watchers. It still provides creaminess in the dish. This cream cheese also keeps the mushrooms together.

LOW-FAT MOZZARELLA:

  • This cheese includes a bit of deep feeling. It also melts very nicely in the chicken. It does not include heaviness to the dish. This gives a good flavor. Using low-fat Swiss is also an option.

GARLIC & ONION:

  • Both of them provide a good flavor. Also, they provide a nice aroma to the dish. Use shallots or garlic powder as alternatives.

THYME:

  • We add it to give a warm scent. This also goes well with mushrooms. Other options are rosemary or mixed Italian seasoning.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, warm your oven to 190°C.
  2. Apply a good amount of cooking spray to the baking dish.
  3. Then take a skillet.
  4. Spray some cooking spray on it.
  5. Place it over a medium flame.
  6. Include mushrooms, garlic, and onion.
  7. Cook till they become soft.
  8. Take it off the flame.
  9. Add low-fat mozzarella and cream cheese, thyme, pepper, and salt.
  10. Mix to create a creamy filling.
  11. With a knife, create a cut in the chicken breasts.
  12. Cut just like a pocket.
  13. Put this filling inside the chicken breasts.
  14. To hold corners, you can use toothpicks.
  15. Spray cooking spray over them.
  16. Also, add some pepper and salt to them.
  17. Put them in the dish.
  18. Bake for thirty minutes.
  19. Enjoy your tasty dish.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • To make it a light meal, steam some green beans along with this dish.
  • Including fresh salad with the chicken will give freshness.
  • Also, pair the chicken with some roasted carrots.
  • Including brown rice with the chicken will add more fiber.

TIPS:

  • Chop the mushrooms finely. Then you will get a smoother stuffing.
  • Do not forget the cooking spray. Cooking spray helps in making the chicken brown.
  • Cool down the filling first. Then, add it inside the chicken.
  • Only cut a pocket in the chicken. Do not cut it deeply.
  • Let the chicken cool a bit before you want to cut it up.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • If you have leftovers, place them in the fridge. Place them in a tight container. Only refrigerate for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • For only 2 months, freeze the chicken (cooked).

FAQs:

How can I make it beforehand?

  • Add filling to the chicken. Then refrigerate it for only one day.

Can I air fry rather than bake?

  • For twenty minutes, air fry the chicken at 375°F.

Is using fat-free cheese a good option?

  • You can use it. It will not melt properly, just like the other one.

Does spinach work?

  • Yes, add inside the filling.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Iron: 1.1 grams

Calories: 285 kcal

Total carbs: 6 g

Vitamin A: 170 IU

Fiber: 2 grams

Net carbs: 4 g

Calcium: 115 g

Protein: 38 grams

Portion size: 1 stuffed chicken breast

Sodium: 455 g

Serving: 4

Potassium: 600 grams

Weight Watcher Points: 5 points