Description
Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings together juicy chicken breasts, savory mushrooms, and gooey melted cheese. This recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting meal at home. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, it’s bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cremini or button mushrooms, diced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add diced mushrooms; cook until soft and golden. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in mozzarella until melted; remove from heat.
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create pockets and fill each with the mushroom mixture.
- Place stuffed chicken in the baking dish; bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg