These golden chicken baskets are a weeknight showstopper: crisp-edged mince cups filled with a whole mushroom and showered with melted cheese. They look impressive, come together quickly, and disappear fast — serve them alongside Chicken Cordon Bleu or Crispy Oven-Baked Breaded Chicken for a crowd-pleasing chicken spread.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, finely diced
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- 100 g (1 cup) grated cheese
- 7-9 whole button mushrooms
- 1/2 onion, minced
- 1 tbsp flour
- Salt
- Black pepper and smoked paprika
Instructions
- Dice the chicken finely and mix with the egg, onion, flour, sour cream, salt, and spices.
- Divide among baking molds. Rinse the mushrooms and press one into the center of each, nestling it into the mince.
- Shower with finely grated cheese and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 25-30 minutes.
Tips
- Dice the chicken as finely as you can so the baskets hold together and cook evenly.
- For extra flavor, try a mushroom-and-cheese filling like the one in Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Mushroom Filling, and check USDA guidance to make sure poultry is cooked through.
- Let the baskets rest for a few minutes before unmolding so the cheese sets slightly.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 119 kcal, protein 10.9 g, fat 4.4 g, carbs 9.5 g.