🧀🍄🐔 Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken—an impressive and flavorful dish that's surprisingly easy to make! Tender chicken breasts filled with a rich and savory mixture of cheesy garlic butter and sautéed mushrooms. Perfect for a special occasion or any time you want a restaurant-quality meal at home! 🧄🧈✨
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Ingredients (Serves 2)
🐔 Chicken
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🍄 Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Filling
4 tbsp butter 🧈, softened
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
4 oz cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
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Instructions
1. Prepare the Mushroom Filling
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add finely chopped mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a bowl, combine the softened remaining butter, sautéed mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Prepare the Chicken Breasts
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a deep horizontal slit into the side of each chicken breast, creating a pocket without cutting all the way through.
3. Stuff the Chicken
Divide the cheesy garlic butter mushroom filling evenly between the two chicken breasts, carefully spooning it into the pockets.
4. Sear the Chicken
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. This helps to seal in the juices and adds flavor.
5. Bake the Chicken
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). The filling should be melted and bubbly.
6. Rest and Serve
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender chicken.
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An impressive and incredibly flavorful dish that's sure to wow! The juicy chicken combined with the rich, cheesy, and garlicky mushroom filling is a match made in culinary heaven.
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