Description
Indulge in this succulent Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken breasts filled with a savory mushroom and cheese mixture, baked to perfection. A flavorful and satisfying dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Prepare Filling: Sauté mushrooms and garlic in butter, then mix with cheeses.
- Stuff Chicken: Fill each chicken breast with the mushroom-cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Cook Chicken: Sear stuffed chicken breasts in butter, then bake until cooked through.
- Serve: Let rest, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Add a handful of spinach to the mushroom mixture for extra nutrients.
- Try using part-skim mozzarella for a lighter cheese option.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
