Description
Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken with Creamy Parmesan is a delectable dish that transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a gourmet experience. Each bite reveals a savory filling of sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and rich cream cheese, all enveloped in tender chicken. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe combines simple ingredients to create extraordinary flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms (cremini or button), chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add mushrooms and garlic; sauté until tender.
- In a bowl, mix sautéed mushrooms with cream cheese, half of the Parmesan, salt, pepper, and spinach until smooth.
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create pockets without cutting through.
- Fill each pocket with the mushroom mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Place stuffed chicken in the baking dish, sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top, and bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let sit for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg