Description
Succulent cheesy garlic butter mushroom stuffed chicken combines rich flavors from savory mushrooms and melted cheese. Juicy chicken breasts deliver a mouthwatering experience that satisfies deep comfort cravings when cooking for family or weekend dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz (226 g) sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup (30 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 2 tbsps (28 g) butter
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), positioning rack in center for optimal heat circulation.
- Chicken Preparation: Create a deep pocket in each chicken breast using a sharp knife, avoiding complete separation. Season both sides thoroughly with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Mushroom Sauté: In a skillet over medium-high heat, combine olive oil and butter. Sauté mushrooms until golden and tender, incorporating garlic in the final moments. Remove from heat and allow slight cooling.
- Cheese Mixture: Combine mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses in a bowl, ensuring uniform blending.
- Stuffing and Assembly: Carefully fill chicken breast pockets with sautéed mushroom mixture, topping with cheese blend. Ensure moderate filling to prevent potential leakage during cooking.
- Baking Process: Place stuffed chicken breasts in a prepared baking dish. Roast for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and cheese turns golden and effervescent.
- Finishing Touch: Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, enabling juice redistribution. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve alongside complementary side dishes like roasted vegetables or crisp salad.
Notes
- Knife Technique: Use a sharp knife and slice carefully to create a deep pocket without cutting through the chicken breast completely, ensuring even stuffing and preventing filling leakage.
- Mushroom Sauté Secrets: Cook mushrooms on medium-high heat until golden-brown for maximum flavor development, adding garlic at the end to prevent burning and preserve its aromatic qualities.
- Cheese Melting Mastery: Blend mozzarella and Parmesan for a rich, creamy texture that melts beautifully and creates a golden, bubbly top during baking.
- Temperature Precision: Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) to guarantee food safety while maintaining juicy, tender meat; let rest 5 minutes after cooking to redistribute flavorful juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg