Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken
A hearty dish featuring juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a rich and creamy garlic butter mushroom filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mushrooms, diced
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the garlic and mushrooms: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Stir in diced mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Combine the filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Prepare the chicken: Cut pockets into each chicken breast and stuff them with the filling.
- Arrange in a baking dish: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a greased dish.
- Bake to perfection: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Garnish and serve: Let rest, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken breasts with thighs or use a blend of cheeses for variety.