Description
Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breast is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts filled with a savory mushroom and cheese mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms are soft and any moisture has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked mushrooms and garlic with cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Carefully slice a pocket into each chicken breast, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the mushroom mixture, using toothpicks to secure the opening if necessary.
- Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the stuffing mixture.
- For a healthier option, substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg