Creamy Garlic Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast
Make this juicy, gourmet chicken dinner easily. This recipe features chicken breasts filled with a rich, savory mixture of mushrooms and garlic, baked until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the chicken: Place a chicken breast flat on a cutting board. Carefully cut a deep pocket into the thickest side of the breast, being careful not to cut all the way through. Repeat for all four breasts. Season the outside of the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- Make the filling: Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the cooked mushroom mixture, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and thyme. Mix well until fully combined.
- Stuff the chicken: Spoon the mushroom mixture evenly into the pockets you cut into the chicken breasts. Secure the opening with toothpicks if necessary to keep the filling inside.
- Sear the chicken (optional for extra flavor): Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet (or place the chicken in the prepared baking dish) to the preheated oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the oven. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Remove any toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- To keep the chicken juicy, do not overcook it. Use a meat thermometer to check for 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- For a richer flavor, substitute half the cream cheese with soft Brie cheese.
- If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the seared chicken to a standard baking dish before putting it in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 120