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Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

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This Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce is a comforting dish blending tender chicken breasts with a savory mushroom mix.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts The main protein source provides tenderness and juiciness.
For the Mushroom Filling
  • 8 ounces Fresh Button Mushrooms Can also use cremini, shiitake, or portobello.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced for optimal flavor infusion.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For sautéing mushrooms.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme or Parsley Adjust according to taste.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Adds richness to the sauce.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth A savory base for the sauce.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to personal taste.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to personal taste.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • saucepan
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and slice a pocket into each breast.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet, add mushrooms and garlic, and sauté until golden brown, then mix in thyme or parsley.
  4. Stuff the mushroom filling into each chicken pocket.
  5. Bake the stuffed chicken in the oven for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
  6. Prepare the creamy sauce by combining heavy cream and chicken broth, adding Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  7. Once baked, allow the chicken to rest, then serve with the creamy sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 44gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with garlic mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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