Cheesy Chicken Mince Nests with Mushrooms (293 Cal)
Nutrition
These chicken mince nests are a meal prep dream — each one is a self-contained portion with 27g of protein for under 300 calories. Shape the ground chicken into cups, fill them with sautéed mushrooms and chopped boiled egg, top with cheese, and bake until golden. Five nests, one baking sheet, zero guesswork on portions.
The base splits between two sauces — tomato paste on some, yogurt on others — which gives you variety in the same batch. The mushrooms and egg inside add bulk and protein without pushing the calories up. If you're tracking your intake with our daily calorie calculator, two nests at 586 calories make a filling dinner with room to spare.
At 27g protein per nest, these pair well with a side of rice or potato wedges for a complete meal. Check how they fit your macros.
Ingredients
- 1.1 lb (500g) ground chicken
- 8 oz (225g) white mushrooms, sliced
- 2-3 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
- 3.5 oz (100g) hard cheese, shredded
- 5 tsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp (40g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tbsp cooking oil (for mushrooms)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Step 1: Prep the fillings
Hard-boil the eggs (10 min), peel, and chop. Sauté sliced mushrooms in a little oil over medium-high heat until golden, about 5-7 minutes. Set both aside.
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Step 2: Shape the nests
Divide the ground chicken into 5 equal portions. Season with salt and pepper. Shape each into a flat disc, then press the center to form a cup/nest shape. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
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Step 3: Add the sauce
Spread tomato paste inside some nests and yogurt inside others — mix it up however you like.
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Step 4: Fill the nests
Top each nest with sautéed mushrooms and chopped boiled egg.
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Step 5: Add cheese and bake
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each nest. Bake at 390°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (165°F / 74°C) and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
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