Description
A delicious and savory dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy, cheesy garlic butter mushroom filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic and chopped mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms are tender.
- In a bowl, mix the sautéed mushrooms with cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the mushroom mixture.
- Place the stuffed chicken in a baking dish and season the tops with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding spinach or herbs to the stuffing mixture.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg