Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken
A comforting and delicious stuffed chicken recipe filled with savory garlic and mushroom flavors, perfect for any family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup cheese, shredded (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add garlic and mushrooms. Sauté until tender.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the sautéed mushroom mixture.
- Sear the stuffed chicken breasts in olive oil until golden brown—about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, top with shredded cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing different cheeses or adding fresh herbs like thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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