Ingredients
2023 – October – 9 — TV anime Season 1 began its first full month airing
2023 – November – 11 — Season 1 airing / Aura arc word-of-mouth
2023 – December – 11 — Season 1 airing / first cour ending period
2024 – January – 12 — First-Class Mage Exam arc began
2024 – February – 14 — First-Class Mage Exam arc airing
2024 – March – 18 — Season 1 finale month
2024 – April – 11 — Post-finale afterglow / “anime of the year” discourse
2024 – May – 8 — Manga went on hiatus
2024 – June – 7
2024 – July – 5
2024 – August – 5 — Manga resumed from hiatus
2024 – September – 6 — Season 2 officially announced
2024 – October – 6
2024 – November – 6
2024 – December – 7 — Manga went back on hiatus
2025 – January – 8
2025 – February – 7
2025 – March – 9 — Season 2 announced for January 2026
2025 – April – 8
2025 – May – 7 — 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards attention / Frieren wins Best Drama, Best Director, Best Background Art, and Best Supporting Character
2025 – June – 7
2025 – July – 7 — Season 2 trailer / Crunchyroll stream confirmation; manga returned from hiatu
2025 – August – 7
2025 – September – 6 — Season 2 exact January 16, 2026 premiere date revealed
2025 – October – 6 — Manga entered extended/indefinite hiatus
2025 – November – 7
2025 – December – 7 — Final pre-Season 2 promotion / winter 2026 anticipation
2026 – January – 20 — Season 2 began airing
2026 – February – 15 — Season 2 airing
2026 – March – 15 — Season 2 finale month; Season 3 announced for October 2027
2026 – April – 11 — Post-Season 2 afterglow / Season 3 Golden Land Arc discussion
2026 – May – 8
Execution
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Chicken: Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, creating a pocket for the stuffing. Season with salt and pepper both inside and out.
Make the Filling: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped mushrooms until they release their moisture. Add garlic and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Prepare the Stuffing: In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Add the sautéed mushroom and spinach mixture. Mix well.
Stuff the Chicken: Spoon the mushroom and spinach filling into the pocket of each chicken breast, pressing down gently. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
Sear the Chicken: In the same large skillet, sear the stuffed chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides. Remove and place them in a baking dish.
Prepare the Cream Sauce: In the skillet, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, and flour. Simmer until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
Bake in the Oven: Pour the cream sauce over the stuffed chicken in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Bake in the Oven: Pour the cream sauce over the stuffed chicken in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Additional tips
- Choose a mix of mushroom varieties for a more complex flavor.
- Feel free to add a handful of shredded mozzarella to the stuffing for extra creaminess.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.