Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Filling

  • 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional)
  • Fresh parsley

Instructions

Prepare the Filling

  1. Heat butter in a pan.
  2. Cook mushrooms until browned.
  3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  4. Remove from heat and mix with mozzarella and cream cheese.

Stuff the Chicken

  1. Slice a pocket into each chicken breast.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Fill each pocket with the mushroom-cheese mixture.
  4. Secure with toothpicks if needed.

Cook

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
  3. Cover and cook until fully done, or finish in oven at 190°C (375°F) for 10–15 minutes.

Garlic Butter Finish

Melt a little butter with garlic and spoon over the chicken before serving.

Serve With

  • Mashed potatoes
  • Rice
  • Roasted vegetables
  • Salad

Rich, creamy, and full of garlic-butter flavor.

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