Description
This Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts filled with a savory mushroom and cheese mixture. The rich flavors of garlic and butter make every bite irresistible. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this stuffed chicken is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Season the Chicken: Season the inside and outside of each chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Mushrooms: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add butter to the skillet and let it melt. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cool the Mixture: Remove skillet from heat and let the mushroom mixture cool slightly.
- Mix Cheese: In a bowl, mix together shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Stuff the Chicken: Stuff each chicken breast with the mushroom and cheese mixture.
- Bake: Place stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked by checking the internal temperature, which should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Feel free to add spinach or herbs to the stuffing mixture for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg