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Callie Brooks

Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts are filled with savory garlic mushrooms and gooey cheese, then baked in a creamy garlic butter sauce. A comforting dinner with restaurant-level flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 683

Ingredients
  

  • For the Mushroom Filling
  • Unsalted butter
  • Brown mushrooms about 8 ounces
  • Fresh garlic finely minced
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley chopped
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  • For the Chicken
  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 7 ounces each)
  • Onion powder and dried parsley
  • Mozzarella or provolone slices
  • Freshly grated Parmesan
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  • For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • Unsalted butter
  • Minced garlic
  • Dry white wine or chicken broth
  • Heavy cream or evaporated milk
  • Crushed red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2. In a large oven-safe skillet, melt butter and cook mushrooms until browned. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Set aside.
  3. 3. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4. Cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast without slicing all the way through.
  5. 5. Layer mozzarella or provolone slices and spoon mushroom filling into the pockets. Top with Parmesan and seal with toothpicks.
  6. 6. Heat skillet over medium-high and sear stuffed chicken on each side for 3–4 minutes until golden.
  7. 7. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
  8. 8. Remove chicken and let it rest. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  9. 9. Deglaze pan with broth or wine, scraping up browned bits.
  10. 10. Add cream and Parmesan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
  11. 11. Serve chicken with creamy garlic sauce and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 683kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 70gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 237mgSodium: 1.1mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

Use cremini or baby bella mushrooms for deep flavor.
Don’t skip the resting time—it keeps the chicken juicy.
To make it low-carb, serve with cauliflower mash or roasted veggies.

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