Description
Cheesy garlic butter mushroom stuffed chicken brings elegant flavors to dinner tables across home kitchens. Juicy chicken breasts filled with savory mushroom mixture create a delightful meal you will savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 large chicken breasts
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Toothpicks for securing chicken
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C), ensuring an even cooking environment for the chicken.
- Carefully create a horizontal pocket in each chicken breast, keeping the sides intact for secure stuffing.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, providing a foundational flavor layer.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté mushrooms with garlic, thyme, and parsley until the mushrooms release their moisture and become tender.
- Incorporate butter and mozzarella into the mushroom mixture, creating a creamy, cohesive filling. Allow the mixture to cool slightly to prevent burning.
- Generously fill each chicken breast pocket with the mushroom-cheese blend, using toothpicks to seal the opening.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large oven-safe skillet, then sear the stuffed chicken breasts until a golden-brown crust forms on both sides.
- Transfer the skillet directly to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to create a melted, crispy topping.
- Remove toothpicks, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately while hot and aromatic.
Notes
- Test chicken doneness by using a meat thermometer, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Prevent mushroom stuffing from falling out by carefully sealing chicken pocket edges with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Swap mozzarella with goat cheese or dairy-free alternatives for lactose-intolerant or vegan dietary needs.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfectly crispy golden-brown exterior during searing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg