🍗 Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken (Mediterranean)
⏱ Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏱ Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
🍽 Serves: 4
🧺 Ingredients
Chicken
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp paprika
Mushroom Filling
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tbsp butter (or all olive oil)
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8 oz mushrooms (cremini or button), finely chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp dried thyme
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¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
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½ cup shredded mozzarella
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¼ cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano
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2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Garlic Butter Sauce
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 tsp lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Chicken
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Slice a deep pocket into each chicken breast.
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Season inside and out with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika.
2️⃣ Make the Mushroom Filling
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Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
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Sauté mushrooms until browned and moisture evaporates.
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Add garlic, thyme, and chili flakes; cook 30 seconds.
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Remove from heat and cool slightly.
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Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh herbs.
3️⃣ Stuff & Sear
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Fill each chicken breast with mushroom mixture.
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Secure with toothpicks if needed.
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Heat olive oil and butter in an oven-safe skillet.
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Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
4️⃣ Bake
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Add chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet.
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Transfer to oven and bake 18–22 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
5️⃣ Finish
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Spoon garlic butter sauce over chicken.
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Garnish with parsley or basil before serving.
🌿 Mediterranean Tips
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Swap mozzarella for feta or kasseri for a sharper flavor.
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Add sun-dried tomatoes or spinach to the stuffing.
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Use olive oil only for a lighter, heart-healthy version.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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Roasted vegetables with oregano & olive oil
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Lemon herb rice or orzo
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Greek salad or cucumber-yogurt salad
