Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts filled with cheesy garlic butter mushrooms, perfect for a hearty low-carb dinner.
Ingredients
- - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - 1 tsp smoked paprika
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- - 3 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
- - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- - ½ tsp salt
- - ¼ tsp black pepper
- - 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- - ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Slice pockets into the chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a skillet, melt butter, add garlic and mushrooms, cook until browned.
- Mix in cheese, then stuff mixture into chicken breasts and secure with toothpicks.
- Sear chicken in oil on both sides, then bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes.
Notes
- Great served with roasted vegetables, mashed cauliflower, or a simple garden salad.
- To prep ahead, stuff the chicken and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Use thick chicken breasts to make slicing and stuffing easier.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine or chicken broth to the pan before baking.
- Avoid overstuffing to prevent filling from leaking out during cooking.
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine help keep the chicken secure while baking.