Description
A delicious and indulgent chicken dish stuffed with garlic butter and cheese, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix mozzarella, Parmesan, butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the cheese mixture.
- Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for easier mixing.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Let chicken rest to keep juices inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: cheesy garlic butter stuffed chicken, stuffed chicken recipe, cheesy chicken dish