Flavorful Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast
A comforting and hearty stuffed chicken breast filled with savory mushrooms and rich cream cheese, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 200g mushrooms, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 100g cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the mushrooms until softened, about 5-6 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast; ensure not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the mushroom mixture.
- Bake in a dish for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and golden.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, try using herb-infused cream cheese or sprinkle herbs like thyme or rosemary into the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg