Easy Healthy Stuffed Chicken Recipe

If you're like me, you don't have much time at the end of the day to cook a delicious meal that's also nutritious. It's so easy to eat terrible when you're on a time crunch, but I've got a very simple and quick stuffed chicken recipe for you to try!

What you'll need:

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (I used organic, grain fed chicken breasts)

5 medium baby portabella mushrooms, sliced 

1 handful of baby spinach

1-2 tablespoons olive oil 

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional if you want a little kick)

salt and pepper to taste 

What to do: 

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

2. Line your dish with foil. I used the parchment paper foil combo sheets and they worked perfectly.

3. Slice your chicken breasts almost in half longways, stopping just before you get all the way through.

4. Take a few slices of baby portabella mushrooms and a small handful of spinach and stuff each chicken breast until you've used all of your ingredients.

5. Drizzle your chicken with your olive oil and sprinkle your seasonings on top. 

6. Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.

7. Enjoy! 

I served ours with some roasted brussle sprouts and asparagus. Jay went back for seconds! This dish would be great with some goat cheese stuffed inside as well. Next time! 

Do you think you'll try this the next time you're looking for a quick and easy healthy dinner option? Let us know if you do in the comments! 

Recipe: Easy Baked Chicken

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If I had to give up chicken, I really have no idea what food would replace it. Boneless skinless chicken breasts are a huge part of my diet. Chicken is a great way to get lean protein in your diet, and it’s not difficult to cook. Here’s a simple and healthy chicken recipe that doesn’t take too long:

What you need:

• Chicken breasts
• Salt
• Pepper
• Paprika
• Italian seasoning
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Chicken stock
• Baking dish
• Aluminum foil
• (Other spices or seasonings, depending on your preferences)

How to do it:

1. Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees.
2. Line an 8” x 8” baking dish with aluminum foil. (I tend to do this for almost anything I bake—makes clean-up so much easier!)
3. Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Lay them in the baking dish.
4. Sprinkle your seasoning over the chicken. I use salt, pepper, paprika and Italian seasoning. The spices or seasonings you use are completely up to you. There are lots of spices that would work well with a basic baked chicken. No matter what you use, be sure to add salt and pepper as a base.
5. Once you’ve seasoned the chicken, pour a small amount of EVOO over each piece of chicken and gently rub the EVOO and seasoning into the chicken. 
6. Flip the chicken and add your seasoning and EVOO.
7. Pour some chicken stock into the baking dish. You’ll want enough to cover the bottom of the dish so the bottom half of the chicken is covered.
8. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip the chicken and add a little more chicken stock. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. (Time may vary depending on your oven. When you pull the chicken from the oven, cut into it to check it.)

Bake more than one serving and keep it on hand for the next day or two. It’s a really quick and healthy meal and excellent for post-workout protein. You can pair your chicken with so many sides, like a spinach salad, brown rice or some steamed vegetables. Enjoy!