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Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken

Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken

Experience the delight of Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken, a feast for the senses that transforms chicken breasts into a flavorful masterpiece.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts providing a juicy and tender base
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper a dash
  • 1 teaspoon paprika adds warmth and smokiness
For the Mushroom Filling
  • 1 cup mushrooms, chopped adds umami and moisture
  • 2 tablespoons butter for sautéing
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced essential for flavor
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded for gooey goodness
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated adds sharp tang
For Searing and Serving
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing
  • ¼ cup butter melted and mixed with garlic for drizzling
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced for the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Butterfly each chicken breast and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Sauté the mushrooms by melting butter, adding chopped mushrooms, and sautéing for 5 minutes. Then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Fold in the mozzarella and parmesan cheese into the sautéed mushrooms.
  5. Stuff the chicken breasts with the mushroom filling, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
  6. Sear the stuffed chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
  7. Prepare garlic butter sauce by melting butter and stirring in minced garlic.
  8. Bake the chicken for 20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  9. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving and drizzle garlic butter sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is evenly butterflied and use a meat thermometer to check doneness. Let the chicken rest to ensure juiciness.

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