Description
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with garlic butter mushrooms and melted cheese, seared golden and baked to perfection for a comforting, flavor-packed meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oven to 375°F and set a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Sauté mushrooms in butter with garlic until golden. Mix in parsley, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly oil a skillet or baking dish.
- Assemble the Dish: Butterfly chicken breasts, stuff with filling, secure with toothpicks, and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook to Perfection: Sear chicken in olive oil until golden, then bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- Finishing Touches: Spoon pan juices over the chicken and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve warm with sides of choice.
Notes
- Do not overstuff chicken to avoid leakage during cooking.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt and flavor.
- Let chicken rest before slicing for juicier results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg