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Cheesy garlic butter mushroom stuffed chicken breast cut open to show melty cheese and sautéed mushrooms on a plate.
Hannah Cooking

Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken

Restaurant-quality cheesy garlic butter mushroom stuffed chicken made easy with simple ingredients and one-skillet cooking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 645
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushroom Filling
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken
  • 4 large chicken breasts 6–8 oz each
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for searing
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • fresh parsley garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp knife For butterflying chicken breasts
  • 1 Meat mallet To pound chicken evenly
  • 1 Large oven-safe skillet Cast iron preferred
  • 6–8 Toothpicks To secure stuffed chicken
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer For perfect doneness
  • 1 Whisk For making garlic butter sauce
  • 1 Cutting board Sturdy and clean for prep

Method
 

  1. Sauté mushrooms, add garlic, mix with cheeses and parsley.
  2. Slice open and pound evenly.
  3. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning.
  4. Add filling and secure with toothpicks.
  5. Brown both sides.
  6. Add butter and garlic.
  7. Add cream, broth, Parmesan.
  8. 375°F until 165°F.
  9. Spoon sauce over chicken and garnish.
    Cheesy garlic butter mushroom stuffed chicken breast cut open to show melty cheese and sautéed mushrooms on a plate.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used