Description
Indulge in this delectable Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken breasts with a savory mushroom and cheese filling. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home or to impress guests with a gourmet touch.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Stuffing:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Toothpicks for securing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and season with salt and pepper.
- Make the stuffing: Sauté mushrooms in butter, then add garlic and thyme. Let cool.
- Stuff the chicken: Fill each breast with mushroom mixture and cheeses. Secure with toothpicks.
- Cook the chicken: Sear in a skillet, then bake in the oven until cooked through.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- Use baby bella mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Add spinach to the stuffing for a nutritional boost.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
