Here’s a delicious Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken recipe 🐔🍄—juicy chicken with a rich, savory filling.
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 2–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or Parmesan)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or parsley (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- Make the mushroom filling
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic and mushrooms until soft and most moisture evaporates (~5–7 minutes).
- Stir in cheese, cream cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Stuff the chicken
- Spoon the mushroom mixture into each chicken breast pocket.
- Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Cook the chicken
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake 15–20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve
- Remove toothpicks, slice, and spoon any pan juices over the chicken.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed veggies.
Tips
- Extra garlic flavor: Brush melted garlic butter over the chicken before baking.
- Crispier finish: Broil 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Make ahead: Prepare filling in advance to save time.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version using pre-sliced mushrooms and shredded cheese that’s ready in 30 minutes.
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