Description
Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken delights your taste buds with a rich and creamy filling, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, until they are softened and any liquid has evaporated.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked mushrooms and garlic with cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Mix until well combined.
- Carefully slice a pocket into each chicken breast, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the mushroom and cheese mixture, securing the opening with toothpicks if necessary.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the stuffed chicken breasts and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mushroom filling.
- You can substitute the mushrooms with spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg