A delicious recipe for creamy mushroom stuffed chicken, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking and Searing
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 chicken breasts, butterflied
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cooking cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the filling by heating olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped mushrooms and cook until golden. Stir in onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant. Remove from heat and mix in cheeses and parsley until creamy.
Stuff the chicken breasts with the mushroom cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
Sear the stuffed chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
Make the sauce by sautéing garlic in olive oil, then adding cream, broth, cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, cover, and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
Serve hot with extra sauce and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add spinach to the filling or swap mozzarella with cheddar.
For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and cooking cream.
This dish can be made gluten-free by ensuring broth and cheese are certified.