Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken
A delicious and satisfying dish with tender chicken and a rich, cheesy mushroom filling, perfect for impressing friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken breasts
- 1 cup Mushrooms, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Cheese, shredded (mozzarella or cheddar)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Herbs (optional, e.g., thyme or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt butter in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook until softened. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the mushroom mixture.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season again with salt and pepper.
- Top each breast with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
To keep the chicken juicy, do not overcook it. A meat thermometer can help ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, cheesy chicken, mushroom chicken, garlic butter chicken