Name: Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 800 g); 1 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup mushrooms (cremini, baby bella, or portobello), chopped; 2 tbsp butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; Optional: chopped spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or bacon bits; ¼ cup butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Description

This Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken is your weeknight dinner upgrade—juicy chicken breasts filled with garlicky sautéed mushrooms and melted cheeses, then baked in rich garlic butter sauce until golden and bubbling. It’s elegant, cozy, and ready in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect comfort-food classic that’s family-approved and surprisingly easy.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 800 g)
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Mushroom Filling:

1 cup mushrooms (cremini, baby bella, or portobello), chopped
2 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: chopped spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or bacon bits

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

¼ cup butter
1 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Prep Chicken: Butterfly the chicken by slicing each breast horizontally (not all the way through), and open it like a book. Season inside and out with paprika, salt, and pepper.
Make Filling: In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add chopped mushrooms and cook 5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella and Parmesan.
Stuff Chicken: Fill each chicken breast with the mushroom-cheese mixture. Use toothpicks to secure the edges.
Sear Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sear the stuffed chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
Make Sauce: In a saucepan, melt ¼ cup butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes. Stir in parsley.
Bake: Pour garlic butter over the seared chicken in the skillet or a baking dish. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Serve: Remove toothpicks and serve hot with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

Don’t overfill the chicken—leave room to fold without leaking.

Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.

Double the garlic butter sauce to pour over mashed potatoes or veggies.

Great for special dinners or meal prep—slice leftovers into sandwiches or wraps.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Plats
Method: Searing + Baking
Cuisine: American