Description
A comforting and flavorful stuffed chicken bursting with buttery garlic mushrooms and gooey cheese, perfect for any weeknight dinner or special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 4 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped mushrooms and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the mushrooms turn golden brown.
- Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then set it aside to cool slightly.
- Create pockets in the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff the pockets with the mushroom mixture.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and pour it over the stuffed chicken.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Don’t overstuff the chicken to avoid messy presentation. Sauté the mushrooms well for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, cheesy chicken, garlic chicken, mushroom recipe, comfort food