Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Indulge in this cheesy garlic butter mushroom stuffed chicken recipe! Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with a creamy garlic mushroom filling, oozing with melted cheese and packed with flavor. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a special family meal, this recipe combines savory mushrooms, rich garlic butter, and tender chicken in one irresistible dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butterfly each chicken breast and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic, cooking until softened. Remove from heat and mix in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the mushroom mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the filling for extra flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked chicken.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg