Baked mushrooms stuffed with chicken and cheese
5 servings
60 minutes
Baked mushrooms stuffed with chicken and cheese are a true gastronomic delight from Russian cuisine. This dish combines the tenderness of chicken fillet, the creaminess of feta, and the spiciness of mozzarella, creating a rich flavor bouquet. Mushrooms serve as an ideal base; their natural juiciness makes the filling even more intense. The addition of sour cream and flour gives a velvety texture, while parsley and black pepper add subtle aromatic notes. Baked mushrooms are a versatile dish: they can be served as an appetizer at festive tables, an accompaniment to main courses, or a light dinner. Their appetizing appearance, gooey melted cheese, and rich taste make them indispensable in any collection of favorite recipes.
1
Wash and dry the mushrooms, trim and remove the stems with a sharp knife. Line a baking dish with parchment and place the caps with the openings facing up.
- Button mushrooms: 10 pieces
2
Finely chop the chicken fillet. Heat a pan with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat, add the chopped chicken, and fry for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
- Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
3
While the chicken is frying, finely chop the mushroom stems. Add the chopped mushrooms to the pan with the chicken and cook together for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Button mushrooms: 10 pieces
4
Mix flour with sour cream. Reduce the heat and pour the sour cream into the pan. Add salt, season with ground black pepper, and stir. Simmer for another 8-10 minutes until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat to cool.
- Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
- Sour cream: 4 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
While the mixture cools, preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
6
Grate the feta and mix it with chicken and mushrooms. Add finely chopped parsley and stir.
- Feta cheese: 60 g
- Parsley: to taste
7
Using 2 tablespoons, evenly distribute the filling among the prepared mushroom caps. Sprinkle a little grated mozzarella on top of the filling.
- Mozzarella cheese: 120 g
8
Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, then let the mushrooms cool slightly and serve.
