Description
Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken is a flavorful and indulgent dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a savory garlic butter mushroom filling, all topped with melted cheese. This recipe takes your average chicken breast to the next level with tender, creamy mushrooms and a rich, garlicky sauce. It’s an easy yet impressive meal that’s perfect for a special dinner or when you want to treat yourself to something delicious!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
For the Mushroom Filling:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped (button, cremini, or your favorite variety)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Topping:
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the Mushroom Filling: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the chopped mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened and any excess moisture has evaporated.
- Add the minced garlic to the mushrooms and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until the cheese has melted and the filling is creamy and well-combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast, making sure not to cut all the way through. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the mushroom mixture, pressing gently to pack it in. Secure the opening with toothpicks if necessary to keep the filling inside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the stuffed chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
- Remove the toothpicks from the chicken before serving.
- Top and Serve: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the stuffed chicken breasts and return the skillet to the oven for another 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Add a bit of spinach to the mushroom filling for extra color and nutrition.
Use a combination of cheeses like Gruyère or Swiss for a different flavor.
Drizzle some balsamic glaze over the chicken after it’s baked for a tangy touch.
Add some cooked bacon or ham to the mushroom filling for extra richness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake, Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: Varies depending on ingredients used
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies depending on cheese and oil used
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies depending on cheese and chicken used
