Magnificent Polish Lunch for Paleo Lovers: Wild Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast with Sautéed Spinach & Garlic Cauliflower Mash
Discover this delicious and visually stunning Paleo Polish lunch recipe featuring wild mushroom stuffed chicken breasts served atop sautéed spinach and garlic cauliflower mash. Perfect for an elegant dinner party or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress your guests with its flavors, textures, and presentation.
Allergens
Dairy (ghee), gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1. 6 bone
- in, skin
- on chicken breasts (with tenderloins attached) 2. 2 cups wild mushrooms, chopped (e.g., porcini, chanterelle, or morel) 3. 4 tablespoons ghee, divided 4. 1 large onion, finely chopped 5. 3 cloves garlic, minced 6. 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 7. 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped 8. Salt and pepper, to taste 9. Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in the chopped wild mushrooms. Set aside to cool.
- Make an incision in each chicken breast, careful not to cut all the way through. Season the breasts with salt and pepper, then stuff with the mushroom mixture. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- In a large oven safe skillet, heat remaining ghee over medium high heat. Sear the chicken breasts on all sides until golden brown. Transfer to the preheated oven and cook for 20 25 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, steam the cauliflower florets until tender. In a separate pan, sauté the spinach with a bit of ghee and seasoning.
- Mash the steamed cauliflower with a little ghee and season to taste. Serve alongside the spinach.
- Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before removing toothpicks and carving.
- Plate the carved chicken, sautéed spinach, and garlic cauliflower mash artfully on individual plates. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Chef’s Insight
The combination of wild mushrooms, chicken, and cauliflower mash creates a satisfying mouthfeel, while the aroma of garlic and spinach elevates this dish to new heights.
Notes
This recipe calls for bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts to ensure moisture and flavor. The wild mushrooms can be substituted with button or cremini mushrooms if desired.