Description
This Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts filled with a savory mushroom and cheese mixture, baked to golden perfection. A delicious and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a special dinner or family meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make the Filling: Cook garlic and mushrooms in olive oil and butter. Add thyme, then mix with cheeses.
- Stuff the Chicken: Fill each chicken breast with the mushroom-cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear the chicken, then bake in the oven until cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add cream cheese to the filling.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, pasta, or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
