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Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with creamy garlic butter mushrooms and melted cheese, baked to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Filling
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups mushrooms finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut pockets into chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Sauté mushrooms in butter, add garlic and herbs, then mix with cheeses.
  4. Stuff chicken with mushroom mixture and secure if needed.
  5. Sear chicken 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
  6. Bake 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Notes

Let chicken rest before slicing. Add spinach to filling for variation.