{"id":524,"date":"2026-04-22T04:42:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T04:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=524"},"modified":"2026-04-22T04:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T04:42:15","slug":"cheesy-garlic-butter-mushroom-stuffed-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=524","title":{"rendered":"Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"894\" src=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6741.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6741.jpeg 715w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6741-240x300.jpeg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken<\/strong> is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Juicy chicken breasts are filled with a savory mixture of garlic butter mushrooms, cream cheese, and melted mozzarella, then baked until tender and golden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perfect for an easy yet impressive dinner, this comforting recipe combines simple ingredients with bold flavor, making it ideal for family meals or special occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prep Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cook Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">45 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Servings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4 servings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup shredded mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 tbsp butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp dried thyme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp dried parsley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fresh parsley for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Preheat the oven<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Prepare the mushroom filling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add chopped mushrooms, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5\u20137 minutes until the mushrooms are browned and excess moisture has evaporated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Mix the cheese filling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a bowl, combine the cooked mushroom mixture with cream cheese and shredded mozzarella. Mix until smooth and well combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Stuff the chicken<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Fill each pocket with the mushroom cheese mixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Bake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a lightly greased baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bake for 25\u201330 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and golden on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nutrition (per serving)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calories: 420 kcal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Serving Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serve with roasted vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pair with mashed potatoes or rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a fresh salad for a balanced meal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great for family dinners or special occasions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secure the chicken with toothpicks if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not overcook to keep the chicken juicy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add spinach to the filling for extra nutrients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for meal prep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Juicy chicken breasts are filled with a savory mixture of garlic butter mushrooms, cream cheese, and melted mozzarella, then baked until tender and golden. Perfect for an easy yet impressive dinner, this comforting recipe combines simple ingredients with bold flavor, making [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-524","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-family-dinner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/524","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=524"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/524\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":526,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/524\/revisions\/526"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=524"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}