Description
A delicious chicken breast stuffed with a savory mushroom and cheese filling, seared for flavor and baked for juiciness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (e.g., thyme or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped mushrooms and garlic. Sauté until the mushrooms are tender and the moisture has evaporated.
- In a bowl, combine the sautéed mushrooms, cream cheese, shredded cheese, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Carefully cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff the mixture inside.
- Heat more olive oil in the skillet and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before cutting the pocket for clean cuts. Avoid overfilling to ensure the chicken closes around the filling. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg