Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Season the inside and outside of each chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add butter to the skillet and let it melt.
- Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Remove skillet from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix together shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the mushroom mixture and cheese mixture.
- Place stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: Makes 4 stuffed chicken breasts
Weight Watchers Points: To calculate the Weight Watchers points, we need to consider the specific ingredients used and their quantities. Here’s a breakdown using the WW Freestyle system (as of my last update, specifics can vary based on the WW plan you’re following):
- Chicken breasts: 0 points (skinless, boneless)
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon = 4 points
- Butter: 2 tablespoons = 8 points
- Mushrooms: 0 points
- Garlic: 0 points
- Mozzarella cheese: 1/2 cup (approximately 56g) = 8 points
- Parmesan cheese: 1/4 cup (approximately 25g) = 3 points
- Fresh parsley: 0 points
Total points for the recipe: 23 points
Points per serving (1 stuffed chicken breast): 6 points
Note: The points values can vary based on the specific brands and types of ingredients used, so it’s always best to check with the WW app or website for the most accurate calculation based on your ingredients.