Description
Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken is a savory and indulgent dish featuring juicy chicken breasts filled with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and melted cheese. Perfect for an impressive dinner with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until soft and golden, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese to the mushroom mixture.
- Cut a deep pocket into the side of each chicken breast, being careful not to slice through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the mushroom-cheese mixture. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
- Remove from oven, rest for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use baby bella or cremini mushrooms for deeper flavor.
- Feel free to add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the filling for variety.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the chicken to a baking dish after searing.
- To make it keto-friendly, serve with a side of cauliflower mash or sautéed greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, mushroom chicken, garlic butter chicken, cheesy stuffed chicken, low carb dinner