Garlic Butter Mushroom Chicken (Print Format)

Tender chicken with garlicky mushroom filling, melty cheese, and a golden buttery finish. Perfect for any occasion.

# Ingredients:

→ Mushroom Filling

01 - 1 tbsp butter
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1½ cups mushrooms, finely chopped (button or cremini)
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - ½ tsp dried thyme
06 - ¼ tsp salt
07 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Chicken

08 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
09 - 1 tsp salt
10 - ½ tsp black pepper
11 - 1 tsp paprika
12 - 1 tsp garlic powder
13 - 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
14 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese (or 1 cup shredded)
15 - Toothpicks or kitchen twine (to secure the chicken)

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

16 - 2 tbsp butter
17 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
18 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
19 - Juice of ½ lemon (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and soft. Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
02 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing it horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through. Open the chicken like a book and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
03 - Spoon the mushroom mixture evenly into each chicken breast. Add a slice (or a few tablespoons) of mozzarella cheese on top of the mushrooms. Fold the chicken back over and secure the edges with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
04 - Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
05 - Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F internally. While the chicken bakes, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes, then stir in parsley and lemon juice.
06 - Remove toothpicks or twine from the chicken. Drizzle with garlic butter sauce. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes.

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