Description
Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken with Creamy Parmesan is a flavorful dish that transforms a simple chicken breast into a gourmet experience. Juicy chicken is filled with a rich mixture of garlic, earthy mushrooms, and creamy cheeses, all baked to perfection. Ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe is both comforting and extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cremini or button mushrooms, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian herbs to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add chopped mushrooms and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted, then add half of the Parmesan cheese and spinach if desired. Let cool slightly.
- Create pockets in each chicken breast and stuff generously with the mushroom mixture.
- Place stuffed chicken in the baking dish and sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Rest for five minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg