Description
A creamy and cheesy stuffed chicken dish with mushrooms and garlic butter, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Toothpicks to secure
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter and sauté garlic and mushrooms with a pinch of salt until golden and tender.
- Cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the mushroom mix and mozzarella.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the stuffed chicken on both sides until golden—about 4–5 minutes.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with parmesan, and bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes or until cooked through.
- Melt remaining butter with a pinch of garlic and Italian seasoning, then drizzle over the finished chicken. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use toothpicks to secure the chicken breasts while cooking.
- Adjust cheese and seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg