Flavorful Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast
A deliciously unique dish featuring succulent chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy, cheesy mushroom mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 4 Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup Mushrooms (diced)
- 1/2 cup Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Olive Oil (for cooking)
- Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced mushrooms for 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and onion powder, sauté for another minute.
- Combine sautéed mushrooms with cream cheese and mozzarella in a bowl.
- Slice a pocket in each chicken breast and season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the mushroom filling.
- Sear chicken in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest the chicken for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat well before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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