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Chicken Stuffed with Garlic Butter Mushrooms and Melted Cheese

Chicken Stuffed with Garlic Butter Mushrooms and Melted Cheese

Experience the comforting flavors of Chicken Stuffed with Garlic Butter Mushrooms and Melted Cheese, a delightful dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner Plates
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless chicken breasts high-quality, fresh chicken
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
For the Stuffing
  • 8 oz Mushrooms cremini or button mushrooms
  • 4 tbsp Garlic butter
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese mozzarella or cheddar
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • knife
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Sauté the mushrooms in a skillet with garlic butter until soft and fragrant (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper.
  4. Make a pocket in each chicken breast using a sharp knife.
  5. Stuff each chicken breast with the sautéed mushroom mixture and shredded cheese.
  6. Secure the openings of each chicken breast with toothpicks.
  7. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts in heated olive oil on both sides until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes each side).
  8. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 45gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with a sprinkle of fresh herbs for an extra pop of color and flavor.

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