Description
A delicious and savory dish where tender chicken breasts are stuffed with a rich, garlicky mushroom filling and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a special dinner!
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened and browned.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until the cheese is melted and the mixture is well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cheesy mushroom mixture.
- Heat a little more olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each stuffed chicken breast for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure not to overfill the chicken breasts to prevent the filling from spilling out during cooking.
- Use an oven-safe skillet if you want to transfer directly from stovetop to oven.
- You can use other herbs like rosemary or basil to suit your taste.
- Pair with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg