Description
Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with a creamy garlic mushroom and cheese filling, then seared and baked until golden and tender. This comforting yet elegant dish is packed with savory herbs and rich, melty flavor.
Ingredients
1 tbsp butter (for filling)
1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped (cremini or button)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp thyme or Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 large chicken breasts
Salt, pepper, and paprika (for seasoning chicken)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter (for searing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add the chopped mushrooms and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until golden and soft.
- Add minced garlic, thyme or Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 additional minute. Remove from heat, stir in mozzarella and Parmesan, and let cool slightly.
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Spoon the mushroom-cheese mixture evenly into each chicken breast pocket. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil and remaining 1 tbsp butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle pan juices over the chicken for extra flavor.
Notes
Swap mozzarella for provolone for a sharper flavor.
Add 1 to 2 tbsp cream cheese to the filling for extra creaminess.
Mix in chopped spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added depth.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a 325°F oven until warmed through to maintain juiciness.
Freeze stuffed, uncooked chicken for up to 2 months and bake from frozen, adding extra cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sear and Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
