Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Indulge in a gourmet dining experience at home with this Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a savory mixture of mushrooms, garlic, and cheeses, then baked to perfection. A delightful dish that will impress your family and guests alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Mushroom Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced mushrooms for 5–6 minutes until golden. Add butter, garlic, and Italian seasoning; cook for 1 minute.
- Prepare filling: Remove from heat, mix in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
- Stuff chicken: Cut a pocket in each chicken breast. Season with salt and pepper, stuff with mushroom mixture, secure with toothpicks.
- Sear chicken: Sear stuffed breasts in a skillet for 3–4 minutes per side.
- Bake: Transfer to oven, bake for 15–20 minutes. Rest before serving, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by adding white wine to mushrooms.
- Include spinach in the stuffing for added vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
