Description
A delicious and moist chicken breast stuffed with a flavorful mixture of sautéed mushrooms, cheese, and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1/2 cup cheese (such as cream cheese or mozzarella)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as thyme or oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped mushrooms and garlic until softened.
- In a bowl, combine the sautéed mushrooms, cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the mushroom mixture.
- Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat a little more olive oil in the skillet and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Sear the chicken first to lock in juices and add color. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (165°F or 74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg