Description
Enjoy this delicious recipe for Savory Chicken Stuffed with Cheese and Mushrooms, drizzled in flavorful garlic butter. It’s a perfect combination of tender chicken, creamy cheese, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic garlic that will surely impress your taste buds.
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)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and 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, mozzarella cheese, and mushroom mixture. Stuff each chicken breast with the filling and secure with toothpicks.
- Sear Chicken: Heat butter in a skillet and 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: Drizzle with the garlic butter sauce from the pan and serve hot.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken is cooked through before serving.
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite cheeses or herbs.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
