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Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy cheesy mushroom filling, then seared in rich garlic butter until golden and tender. This comforting dinner recipe is packed with flavor, easy enough for weeknights, and impressive enough for special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 4 large chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • For the Mushroom Filling
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups mushrooms finely sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
  2. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice a pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Step 2: Cook the Mushrooms
  4. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and mushrooms, cooking for 5–6 minutes until soft and golden. Stir in Italian seasoning and remove from heat.
  5. Step 3: Make the Filling
  6. In a bowl, combine cooked mushrooms, cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, and parsley. Mix until creamy and well combined.
  7. Step 4: Stuff the Chicken
  8. Fill each chicken breast pocket generously with the mushroom cheese mixture. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
  9. Step 5: Sear the Chicken
  10. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  11. Step 6: Finish Cooking
  12. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for another 10–12 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
  13. Step 7: Make Garlic Butter Sauce
  14. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the chicken and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Use brown mushrooms for a deeper flavor.
Add spinach to the filling for extra nutrition.
Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or pasta.