Chicken baskets with mushroom stuffing

6 servings

60 minutes

Chicken baskets with mushroom filling are an elegant dish of European cuisine, combining the tenderness of chicken fillet with a rich mushroom flavor. These miniature baskets resemble restaurant appetizers and are perfect for cozy home dinners or festive gatherings. The history of such recipes originates from the desire to create appetizing portioned dishes that are convenient to serve. The juicy chicken base, soaked in sour cream sauce, perfectly highlights the aroma of fried mushrooms and delicate cheese. Each basket is a harmony of textures: the softness of chicken, the tenderness of the mushroom filling, and the baked golden crust of cheese. This dish is versatile: it can be served as a hot appetizer or main course, complemented by fresh vegetables or herbs. The simplicity of preparation and refined taste make chicken baskets a favorite among home culinary masterpieces.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 185.6
• Proteins: 25.4g
• Fats: 7.5g
• Carbohydrates: 3.2g

Ingredients

• Champignons: 300 g
• Chicken fillet: 500 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Cheese: 50 g
• Garlic: to taste
• Sour cream: 100 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Chop the mushrooms finely. Peel and chop the onion. Sauté the onion and mushrooms in a dry pan until cooked, seasoning with salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Champignons: 300 g
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grind the chicken fillet in a blender. Add 1 tbsp of sour cream. In a separate bowl, crack 1 egg, beat with a fork and add 1/2 egg to the chicken mixture. Season with salt and pepper, and squeeze in 1 clove of garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 500 g
   • Sour cream: 100 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Garlic:  to taste

3. We are preparing the filling. In a cup with 1/2 egg, we add 10% sour cream. Mix everything thoroughly. We take silicone muffin molds. Carefully lay the chicken base throughout the mold like a basket, leaving enough space.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Sour cream: 100 g

4. Spread the mushroom filling to the edges, but do not pack it down. Fill the remaining space with sour cream to the edges. Place the cupcakes in a preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Champignons: 300 g
   • Sour cream: 100 g

5. Five minutes before it's ready, sprinkle some grated cheese on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 50 g