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.