Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken
Tender chicken breasts stuffed with garlicky mushrooms, creamy cheese, and herbs, then seared to golden perfection and baked under a blanket of Parmesan—this dish is comforting, flavorful, and surprisingly easy.
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Filling:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Searing and Baking:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly to make cleanup easier.
- Carefully slice a pocket into each chicken breast. In a bowl, mix the mushrooms, cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stuff the chicken breasts with this mixture and seal the edges as best you can.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown. This step is just for flavor and texture, not for cooking them through.
- Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F internally and the cheese is melted and golden.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.