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Healthy Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms Easy Recipe with Crispy Cheese

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A quick and easy recipe featuring juicy chicken parmesan filling stuffed into tender mushroom caps topped with crispy melted cheese. Perfect for parties, family dinners, and a healthier comfort food option.

Ingredients

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  • Large white button mushrooms or baby bella mushrooms, stems removed
  • Cooked chicken breast, finely chopped or shredded (rotisserie chicken preferred)
  • ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano recommended)
  • ½ cup (50g) shredded mozzarella cheese (part-skim for lighter option)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp dried basil)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste or marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes, optional
  • ¼ cup (30g) almond meal or whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. Gently clean mushrooms with a damp cloth. Remove stems and finely chop them. Set caps aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped mushroom stems, sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes. (Optional step)
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, sautéed garlic and mushroom stems, Parmesan, mozzarella, tomato paste or marinara, chopped basil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. If mixture is too wet, add almond meal or panko breadcrumbs to bind.
  5. Generously fill each mushroom cap with the chicken parmesan mixture, pressing lightly to keep filling in place. Arrange on prepared baking sheet.
  6. Sprinkle extra shredded mozzarella and Parmesan on top of each stuffed mushroom for a crispy cheese crust.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 20–22 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown and mushrooms are tender. Drain any excess liquid halfway through baking if needed.
  8. Let mushrooms cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

If mushrooms release a lot of water while baking, drain it off halfway through to keep tops crispy. Using rotisserie chicken adds moisture and flavor. Skipping tomato paste can make filling dry, so don’t omit it. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully. Can prepare filling and stuff mushrooms ahead; add extra baking time if baking from cold. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days and reheat best in oven to maintain crispiness.

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Keywords: chicken parmesan, stuffed mushrooms, healthy appetizer, low carb, gluten free, easy recipe, party food, comfort food

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