Description
Succulent chicken breasts filled with cheesy garlic butter mushroom goodness create a flavor explosion that delights dinner guests. Savory ingredients merge into an irresistible main course you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mushroom and Cheese Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft a pocket in each chicken breast using a sharp knife, ensuring not to slice completely through. Season both interior and exterior with salt and pepper.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, incorporating butter until melted.
- Sauté mushrooms for 5-7 minutes, achieving a golden brown color, then introduce minced garlic and cook briefly to prevent burning.
- Remove mushroom mixture from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Mix mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses in a separate bowl to create a creamy filling.
- Carefully stuff each chicken pocket with the sautéed mushroom mixture, followed by the cheese blend.
- Secure chicken pockets with toothpicks if necessary to prevent filling from escaping during cooking.
- Position stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and place in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and cheese becomes melted and bubbly.
- Optional: Activate broiler for 2-3 minutes to create a crispy golden top.
- Remove toothpicks and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving hot alongside preferred side dishes.
Notes
- Chicken slicing tip: Use a sharp knife at a 45-degree angle to create a wide pocket without cutting through, ensuring maximum filling capacity and even cooking.
- Moisture preservation: Avoid overcooking by checking internal temperature precisely and removing chicken immediately at 165°F to prevent dryness.
- Cheese melting hack: Allow cheese to reach room temperature before stuffing to ensure smooth, even melting and prevent clumping.
- Low-carb adaptation: Replace traditional breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds for a keto-friendly version that maintains crispy exterior texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 394
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 502mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 109mg