Description
A tender, juicy chicken breast stuffed with a savory blend of garlic, buttery mushrooms, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut pockets into each chicken breast.
- Cook the Filling: Sauté mushrooms and garlic in butter for 5 minutes.
- Stuff the Chicken: Fill each pocket with mushroom mixture and mozzarella.
- Sear the Chicken: Cook in skillet for 3–4 minutes on each side.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in preheated oven at 375°F for 15–20 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Spoon garlic butter over cooked chicken and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, try using provolone or gouda cheese, or incorporating spinach or artichokes into the stuffing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, stuffed chicken, garlic butter, mushroom, mozzarella