Cheese and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a great dish to serve for company. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, divided |
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms |
1/4 cup finely chopped onion |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
2 cups italian cheese blend, shredded |
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning |
4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves, flattened to 1/4-inch thickness |
1/3 cup seasoned dry bread crumb |
Directions:
1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat in large skillet . Add mushrooms, onion and garlic; cook 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
2. Stir 1 cup cheese and lemon pepper into cooled mushroom mixture; spread 1/3 cup mixture onto each chicken breast. Fold chicken lengthwise in half; secure each with 2 wooden picks. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter; dip chicken into butter and roll in crumbs. Place in lightly greased shallow baking dish or pie plate; drizzle with remaining melted butter.
3. Bake in preheated 450°F oven 20 minutes or until golden brown and chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 3 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Remove wooden picks before serving.
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