Description
Delight in the comforting and flavorful spinach chicken stuffed eggplants, filled with a savory mixture of chicken, spinach, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants, halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Scoop out the flesh of the eggplants, leaving about a 1/2 inch shell. Set aside and chop it into smaller pieces for the filling.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Add the finely diced mushrooms and sauté until they soften and release moisture.
- Stir in the chopped eggplant flesh, shredded chicken, spinach, diced cherry tomatoes, oregano, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Remove from heat and fold in mozzarella, feta, and parsley to allow the cheeses to melt.
- Stuff the eggplant halves with the mixture, topping with grated Parmesan.
- Arrange in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden and tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
You can prepare the stuffed eggplants a day ahead and refrigerate before baking. For a quicker option, use an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: stuffed eggplants, spinach chicken, Mediterranean recipe, healthy dinner, comfort food