Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a savory mix of garlic butter mushrooms and melted cheeses, seared to golden perfection and baked for a comforting, elegant dinner that’s full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 2 large, boneless and skinless
- Mushrooms: 1 cup, finely chopped
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Mozzarella Cheese: 3/4 cup, shredded
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup, grated
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh Parsley: 1 tablespoon, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Sauté mushrooms in butter until golden. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Transfer to bowl, mix in mozzarella and Parmesan. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Wipe skillet clean, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Assemble the Dish: Cut pockets into chicken breasts. Stuff with cheese-mushroom mix. Secure with toothpicks.
- Cook to Perfection: Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer skillet to oven, bake 15–18 minutes until internal temp is 165°F (74°C).
- Finishing Touches: Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with sides of choice.
Notes
- Don’t overstuff the chicken to avoid spillage.
- Let chicken rest before slicing to keep juices in.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- Pre-cook mushrooms well to remove excess moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 135mg