Chicken and Melted Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
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Chicken and Melted Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Generous white button mushrooms filled with a golden stuffing of tender chicken and fresh herbs, all baked under a blanket of melted cheese. An elegant and comforting dish, ready in under an hour, that is as impressive as it is delicious.

Prep⏱️ 20 min
Cook🔥 30 min
Servings👥 4 servings
Difficulty📊 Easy
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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

4
  • 8 large white button mushrooms (about 2.5 inches in diameter)
  • 10.5 oz chicken breast, cut into small cubes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 oz shredded Emmental cheese
  • 3 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, snipped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter for the pan

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Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (convection). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Gently clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel—do not rinse them under water to prevent them from becoming waterlogged. Remove the stems by twisting them gently.

  3. 3

    Finely chop the mushroom stems. Set aside.

  4. 4

    In a hot skillet with the olive oil and butter, sauté the minced onion over medium heat for 3 minutes until translucent.

  5. 5

    Add the chopped mushroom stems and garlic. Sauté for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the moisture has evaporated.

  6. 6

    Incorporate the chicken cubes, seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat.

  7. 7

    Off the heat, stir in half of the fresh herbs (parsley and chives). Mix well.

  8. 8

    Place the mushroom caps in the baking dish, hollow side up. Place a small pinch of the mixed cheeses at the bottom of each mushroom.

  9. 9

    Generously fill each cap with the chicken stuffing, packing it down slightly. Cover with the remaining shredded cheese to form a nice golden crust.

  10. 10

    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and the mushrooms are tender. The edges should be slightly caramelized.

  11. 11

    Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining fresh herbs and serve immediately.

💡 Chef's Tip

The secret to a stuffing that doesn't get watery: make sure to dry out the mushroom stems in the pan before adding the chicken—moisture is the enemy of a beautiful golden stuffing. For an even richer version, add a tablespoon of sour cream or crème fraîche to the stuffing before filling the mushrooms.