Oh yes — Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken is comfort food at its finest! Juicy chicken breasts filled with savory garlic mushrooms and melty cheese, all baked to golden perfection. Here’s a delicious and straightforward recipe:
🧄🧀 Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients:
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese (or your favorite melty cheese)
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3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
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Toothpicks or kitchen twine (to secure chicken)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare chicken: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast — slice horizontally but don’t cut all the way through.
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Cook mushrooms: Heat 1 tbsp butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped mushrooms, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until mushrooms release moisture and become golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in fresh parsley and remove from heat.
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Stuff chicken: Spoon the mushroom mixture evenly into each chicken breast pocket. Then stuff with shredded cheese.
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Secure: Use toothpicks or kitchen twine to close the chicken breasts and keep the filling inside.
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Sear chicken: In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tbsp butter. Once melted and hot, sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven (or move chicken to a baking dish if your skillet isn’t oven-safe). Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
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Serve: Let chicken rest a few minutes before removing toothpicks. Garnish with extra parsley and serve with your favorite sides.
Tips:
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Swap mozzarella for pepper jack or gouda for a flavor twist.
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Add a splash of white wine or chicken broth to the skillet before baking for extra juiciness.
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Perfect served with mashed potatoes, rice, or a fresh green salad.