Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken
This dish effortlessly combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, flavorful filling of sautéed garlic and mushrooms, topped with gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the chopped mushrooms along with the Italian seasoning, cooking until the mushrooms have softened, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
- Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff each pocket with the mushroom mixture. Top with a generous amount of shredded cheese.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sear the stuffed chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked through.
Notes
Let the stuffed chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to help redistribute the juices for a more tender bite.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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