Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this savory chicken dish filled with a decadent mix of cheeses, mushrooms, and garlic butter. Perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
Cheese and Mushroom Filling:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice a pocket into each chicken breast.
- Sauté mushrooms: In a skillet, sauté mushrooms with olive oil and garlic for 5 minutes until softened. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare filling: Mix cream cheese and mozzarella cheese, then fold in the mushroom mixture. Stuff each chicken breast with the cheese and mushroom filling. Secure with toothpicks.
- Sear chicken: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Bake: Transfer chicken to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Serve: Serve hot, drizzled with the garlic butter sauce from the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
