Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes

Intensity:

• Difficulty Level: Medium

Ingredients:

Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Filling:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare Chicken:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
   • Cut a pocket into each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through.
2. Prepare Filling:
   • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms are tender and browned.
   • Stir in the chopped parsley and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. Stuff Chicken:
   • Stuff each chicken breast with the sautéed mushroom mixture and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese inside each pocket.
   • Secure the chicken breasts with toothpicks if necessary to keep the filling inside.
4. Cook Chicken:
   • In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
   • Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
5. Prepare Sauce:
   • While the chicken is baking, make the sauce. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
   • Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
6. Serve:
   • Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve the stuffed chicken with the garlic butter sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition Information (per serving, assuming 4 servings):

• Calories: 480 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 5g
• Protein: 48g
• Fat: 29g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 600mg

Enjoy your Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken!