– Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients:
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 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
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the chopped mushrooms, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook until mushrooms are browned and any moisture has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.
4. In a bowl, mix the cooked mushrooms with cream cheese and mozzarella cheese until well combined.
5. Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff it with the mushroom cheese mixture.
6. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a greased baking dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
This Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken is packed with savory flavor, juicy texture, and a creamy, cheesy filling that takes it over the top. It’s the kind of meal that feels gourmet without the fuss — ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium baking dish and set aside.
2. Prepare the Filling
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add chopped mushrooms, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until mushrooms are browned and moisture evaporates.
3. Mix the Cheese Filling
Transfer the cooked mushrooms to a bowl and stir in the cream cheese and mozzarella. Mix until well combined.
4. Stuff the Chicken
Cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast without slicing all the way through. Spoon the mushroom cheese filling evenly into each pocket.
5. Bake the Chicken
Place the stuffed chicken in the greased baking dish. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and juices run clear.
6. Garnish and Serve
Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Recipe Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of white wine to the mushroom mixture while cooking.
- Serve with steamed green beans, roasted vegetables, or creamy mashed potatoes.
Quick Nutrition & Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: ~420 kcal per serving
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