Description
Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken is a flavorful and elegant dinner recipe featuring juicy chicken breasts filled with garlicky sautéed mushrooms, fresh herbs, and melty cheese. This easy stuffed chicken breast recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion, offering rich flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- For the stuffing:
- Butter
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Mushrooms, finely chopped
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper
- For the chicken:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper
- Olive oil
- Mozzarella cheese, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chopped mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until soft and browned.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley, then set aside to cool.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Slice a pocket into each breast.
- Stuff each pocket with the mushroom mixture and a slice of mozzarella. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in the skillet and sear chicken on both sides until golden.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add spinach to the mushroom mix for more flavor and nutrition.
- Swap mozzarella for provolone or Swiss cheese.
- Add red pepper flakes to the stuffing for a touch of heat.
- Serve with a garlic cream sauce made from pan drippings and cream.
