Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken, a delicious main course that combines tender chicken breasts filled with a savory mushroom and cheese mixture. This recipe is perfect for a special dinner at home or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Mushroom Filling:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the mushroom filling: In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Sauté until mushrooms are golden. Remove from heat and let cool. Mix in cheeses and parsley.
- Stuff the chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Fill with mushroom-cheese mixture. Secure with toothpicks. Season outside with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Sear stuffed chicken in a skillet until golden on both sides.
- Bake: Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or a fresh salad.
- You can prepare the mushroom filling ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to stuff.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American, European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
