Savory Cheese and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce 燎
Elevate your dinner game with this scrumptious stuffed chicken recipe that bursts with flavor in every bite! Perfect for a cozy night in!
Ingredients:
– 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
– 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
– 1/4 cup butter
– 4 boneless chicken breasts
– 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 cup chicken broth
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375F 190C.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped mushrooms, softened cream cheese, and shredded mozzarella. Season this mixture with a pinch of salt and pepper, mixing until well blended.
3. Take each chicken breast and carefully cut a pocket into the thickest part, ensuring you dont cut all the way through.
4. Generously stuff each chicken pocket with the mushroom and cheese mixture, then secure the openings with toothpicks to keep everything intact.
5. In an oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once heated, add the stuffed chicken breasts, searing them until they turn golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes for each side. Remove the browned chicken from the skillet and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about one minute, until fragrant.
7. Pour in the chicken broth, allowing it to simmer gently. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, adjusting the flavor with additional salt and pepper if desired.
8. Return the stuffed chicken to the skillet, ensuring they are well coated in the sauce. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165F 75C.
9. Once done, remove the skillet from the oven. Garnish the stuffed chicken with fresh thyme before serving. Enjoy your meal with a generous drizzle of garlic butter sauce!
Nutritional Information: This dish provides a good source of protein, healthy fats, and vitamins from the mushrooms and cheese, offering approximately 350 calories, 25g of protein, and 20g of fat per serving.
Time: Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes