Description
Impress your guests with this delectable Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a savory mixture of mushrooms, cream cheese, and herbs, then baked to perfection with a cheesy topping.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Mushroom Filling:
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through. In a bowl, mix together the mushrooms, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stuff each chicken breast with the mushroom mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Bake the Chicken: Transfer the seared chicken breasts to the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each chicken breast. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your delicious Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg