Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast
Enjoy tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy mushroom mixture, perfectly seasoned and baked to perfection.
Equipment
- Oven
- Pan
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
For the filling:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups mushrooms finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the filling, melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic, cooking until mushrooms are golden. Remove from heat, stir in cream cheese, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Stuff with mushroom mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden.
- Transfer to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
Ensure chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).