Gourmet Chicken and Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Luxurious Ingredients:
- Chicken Breast: 500g, tender and lean
- Feta Cheese: 60g, crumbly and tangy
- Fresh Large Mushrooms: 10 pcs, the perfect vessels
- Sour Cream: 4 tbsp, for creamy richness
- Flour: 1 tbsp, to thicken the indulgence
- Mozzarella Cheese: 1/2 cup, delightfully stringy when melted
- Fresh Parsley: finely chopped, for a burst of color and freshness
- Ground Black Pepper: freshly ground, to taste
- Sea Salt: finely ground, to taste
- Extra Virgin Vegetable Oil: 1 tbsp, for sautéing
Artisanal Preparation:
- Mushroom Caps Preparation: Gently cleanse the mushrooms and tenderly dry. With precision, remove the stems, reserving them for later. Arrange the caps on a parchment-lined baking tray, looking upwards like little bowls waiting to be filled.
- Sauté the Chicken: Cube the chicken breast into small, bite-size pieces. Warm a skillet with a drizzle of vegetable oil over a medium flame. Introduce the chicken pieces, stirring them into golden tenderness for about 5 minutes.
- Stem Magic: Finely dice the mushroom stems, bringing together the earthy flavors. Add them to the skillet with the chicken, marrying the textures for an additional 5 minutes of cooking, stirring with care.
- Creamy Fusion: Whisk together the sour cream and flour until smooth. Lower the heat and gently fold this creamy mixture into the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir until the concoction lovingly thickens, then remove from the heart of the stove to cool.
- Preheat Your Canvas: Set your oven’s warmth to 180°C (356°F) as you anticipate the masterpiece to come.
- Filling Symphony: Grate the feta cheese into whispers of flavor and fold it into the cooled chicken and mushroom mixture. Sprinkle in the parsley for color and freshness, stirring gently to combine.
- Assemble with Grace: Spoon the filling into each mushroom cap with the artistry of a chef, ensuring each one is generously filled. Crown each with a sprinkle of mozzarella, anticipating the melt.
- Bake to Perfection: Let the mushrooms bathe in the oven’s glow for 15-20 minutes, or until they’re crowned with a golden, bubbling cheese top.
Allow the mushrooms to rest, cooling just slightly – a pause that gathers their full bouquet of flavors. Serve these exquisite stuffed mushrooms and watch as they become the conversation piece of your gathering.
Bon Appétit! Enjoy the melding of flavors and the joy of sharing this gourmet delight.
