Description
Delicious and juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a savory blend of sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and melted cheeses, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices, then seared and baked to perfection. This Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken is a hearty, gluten-free main course perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or special occasion meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- toothpicks to secure
Stuffing
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken after searing.
- Sauté Mushrooms: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes. This develops deep flavor in the stuffing.
- Add Garlic and Herbs: Stir in minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Then remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Combine Cheese and Parsley: Stir the mozzarella, Parmesan, and chopped parsley into the mushroom mixture to create a rich, melty stuffing.
- Prepare Chicken Pockets: Using a sharp knife, cut a horizontal slit into each chicken breast to form a pocket without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff Chicken: Fill each pocket generously with the mushroom-cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks to keep stuffing inside during cooking.
- Season Chicken Exterior: Sprinkle the outside of each chicken breast with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for added flavor and color.
- Sear Chicken: Heat a little oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each stuffed chicken breast for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown to lock in juices.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring it’s fully cooked and juicy.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving and enjoy your cheesy garlic butter mushroom stuffed chicken with sides like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a light salad to complement the rich flavors.
- You can prepare the stuffing mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to use for convenient meal prep.
- For extra richness, add a splash of white wine to the mushrooms while sautéing to deepen the flavor.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
