Description
Mouthwatering cheesy garlic butter mushroom stuffed chicken elevates home cooking with rich, savory flavors. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a restaurant-quality meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- ¼ cup (30 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 4 tbsps (¼ cup or 60 ml) unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mushroom Preparation: Sauté sliced mushrooms in olive oil and butter over medium heat, transforming them into golden, tender delicacies. Infuse with minced garlic, seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Filling Creation: Blend sautéed mushrooms with parsley and Parmesan cheese, creating a luxurious filling. Incorporate mozzarella cheese and allow the mixture to cool while preparing the chicken.
- Chicken Preparation: Butterfly chicken breasts, crafting spacious pockets for the decadent stuffing. Season externally with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, ensuring robust flavor throughout.
- Stuffing and Sealing: Carefully pack chicken breasts with the mushroom-cheese mixture, securing openings with toothpicks to prevent filling from escaping during cooking.
- Searing and Aromatics: Heat butter in a skillet, sear stuffed chicken breasts to achieve a golden-brown crust. Sprinkle additional garlic and Italian seasoning, basting with fragrant butter to intensify flavors.
- Baking Process: Transfer skillet directly to a preheated 375F (190C) oven. Bake until chicken reaches perfect doneness and cheese becomes delightfully molten, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley. Allow chicken to rest briefly, enabling juices to redistribute and flavors to harmonize. Serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes or roasted seasonal vegetables for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Slice Mushrooms Evenly: Cut mushrooms into uniform thickness to ensure consistent cooking and prevent some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Control Moisture: Pat chicken breasts dry before butterflying to help achieve a crispier exterior and prevent excess water during searing.
- Monitor Internal Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for food safety without overcooking and drying out the meat.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Choose high-moisture mozzarella for perfect melting, and avoid pre-shredded cheese which contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg