Description
A comforting and flavorful Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy blend of sautéed mushrooms, garlic, mozzarella, and cream cheese, baked to perfection for an easy and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Stuffing
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed chicken.
- Sauté mushrooms and garlic: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and chopped mushrooms. Cook until they become soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare stuffing mixture: Transfer the sautéed mushrooms and garlic to a bowl, and mix in the softened cream cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese until well combined.
- Stuff the chicken breasts: Slice a pocket into each chicken breast carefully without cutting all the way through. Spoon the mushroom and cheese mixture inside each pocket, filling them evenly.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Bake the chicken: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving for a fresh finish.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella with another melting cheese like provolone or fontina if preferred.
- To ensure even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before stuffing.
- Use fresh mushrooms for the best flavor, but canned mushrooms can be a quick substitute.
- Make sure to not overstuff the chicken to avoid the filling spilling out during baking.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken to be at least 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken, stuffed chicken breasts, baked chicken recipe, creamy mushroom chicken, easy cozy dinner
