These Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect hearty appetizer for your next party!
Mushrooms are great for you and they are full of vitamins. I love them and I cook with mushrooms a lot. They’re very versatile and are perfect for stuffing. Portobello Mushrooms are one of the most commonly consumed mushrooms in the world and are a source of B vitamins, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and copper. Read more about the health benefits of mushrooms.
Should I wash mushrooms to clean? Do no rinse mushrooms caps or stems with water! Mushrooms are like sponges and will absorb liquid quickly. Instead, just use a damp paper towel to remove excess dirt.
As always, I try to use pasture raised chicken and organic veggies when possible. A pasture raised chicken is a bird raised in a natural environment, allowed to roam freely, and fed on a varied diet. Chickens raised on a pasture have access to fresh air, sunshine, and open fields. Research has shown that pasture-raised chickens have higher levels of beneficial nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, and beta-carotene than conventionally raised chickens.
Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms appetizer tastes best served hot and will disappear as soon as it hits the table.
More Mushroom Recipes you will Enjoy!
Air Fryer Vegan Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 20 medium-sized baby Bella mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ pound lean ground chicken or turkey
- ½ medium sweet onion (finely chopped)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (regular or low fat)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup Colby cheese (grated)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chives for garnish (chopped)
Instructions
- Wipe down the mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Remove the base of each mushroom and finely chop them.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large skillet add olive oil over medium heat. Then add the the ground meat and cook it for about 4 to 5 minutes until it's cooked through. Add the onions, chopped mushroom bases, spices, salt and continue to cook for a few minutes.
- Stir the cream cheese into the meat mixture. It's ok if it's still warm.
- Fill the mushrooms with the filling mixture. Really pack it in there until the mixture is mounded on top of each mushroom.
- Place the stuffed mushrooms in a baking dish or baking pan and sprinkle each mushroom with Colby cheese.
- Bake mushrooms for 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with chives and serve while warm.