Savory Cheese and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this show-stopping recipe, featuring tender and juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a decadent mixture of creamy cheese, earthy mushrooms, and fragrant herbs, all wrapped in a rich and aromatic garlic butter sauce.
Flavor Profile
1. Savory and Umami: The cheese, mushrooms, and herbs create a deep and satisfying flavor profile.
2. Rich and Creamy: The garlic butter sauce adds a luxurious and creamy element to the dish.
3. Tender and Juicy: The chicken breasts are cooked to perfection, retaining their tenderness and juiciness.
Benefits
1. Impressive Presentation: This recipe is sure to impress your guests with its elegant presentation.
2. Easy to Make: Despite its impressive presentation, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and requires minimal ingredients.
3. Perfect for Special Occasions: This recipe is ideal for special occasions, such as holidays, anniversaries, or dinner parties.
4. Nutritious and Wholesome: This recipe features lean protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates, making it a nutritious and wholesome option.
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine chopped mushrooms, cream cheese, and Feta . Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the mushroom and cheese mixture. Secure with toothpicks.
- In an oven-safe skillet, pour oil over medium heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Add garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and serve with the rich garlic butter sauce.