Ingredients
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (for the filling)
- ½ onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp kosher salt (for the filling)
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper (for the filling)
- 8 oz baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup freshly shredded provolone cheese
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
- ½ tsp kosher salt (for the chicken)
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground paprika
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper (for the chicken)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (for cooking the chicken)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Sauté onion until soft (3–4 minutes), then add garlic, Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Add mushrooms and cook for 5–7 minutes until softened and liquid evaporates. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
- Stir in cream cheese, provolone cheese, and chives to the mushroom mixture until well combined.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Stuff with the mushroom-cheese mixture. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Mix salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl. Season the chicken all over with this mixture.
- Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven, rest a few minutes, remove toothpicks, and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken doesn’t overcook.
- Try mozzarella, feta, or other cheeses for variation.
- Prep filling ahead of time for quick assembly.
- Let chicken rest after baking to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
