Description
This dish features chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy mixture of mushrooms, garlic, and cheese, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and mushrooms, sauté until mushrooms are tender.
- Mix in cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Slice chicken breasts to create pockets.
- Stuff each pocket with the mushroom mixture.
- Season the outside of the chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the stuffed chicken in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh mushrooms for better flavor.
- Adjust cheese types according to your preference.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesy garlic butter mushroom stuffed chicken