Description
Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, creamy cheese, and earthy mushrooms. This dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With a golden-brown exterior and gooey filling, this recipe brings warmth and satisfaction to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced cremini or button mushrooms
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus extra for searing)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted, then mix in shredded mozzarella and optional greens. Season with salt and pepper.
- Create pockets in each chicken breast by slicing horizontally (not all the way through). Stuff generously with the mushroom mixture.
- In a separate skillet over medium-high heat, melt remaining butter. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F/75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 115mg