Cheesy Herb Stuffed Chicken is stuffed with mushrooms and cheese, and rubbed with a delicious mixture of herbs. This will wow you!
Has anyone else gotten into a chicken breast rut recently? We love how versatile chicken breasts are, but let’s be honest, they are not the most flavorful cut of meat. To really cook them well, they need a hefty amount of fat and flavor added to them. And let us spill the beans now, this recipe completely delivers. Between the gooey cheese, mushrooms, and amazing blend of herbs, this is a recipe you’ll come back to time and time again.
How to Stuff Chicken for Cheesy Herb Stuffed Chicken:
There are a couple of different methods for stuffing chicken. The first, used in this recipe, involves using a sharp knife to cut a pocket in the side of a chicken breast. To do this you will need to have a fairly thick piece of chicken breast. Run your knife parallel to the cutting board and insert the tip of your knife into the thickest portion of the breast and continue cutting down lengthwise. In some stores, you can ask your butcher to do this for you right at the meat counter.
The second method is to butterfly your chicken. In some stores, you can purchase your chicken pre-butterflied or you can ask your butcher to do it for you at the meat counter. To do it yourself, use a sharp knife to slice your chicken in half so that it folds open like the wings of a butterfly. You will need to be careful not to cut all the way through so that the piece remains intact.
Pro Tip:
If youโd like to keep as much of the stuffing inside the chicken breast as possible and you are worried some might fall out, use toothpicks to secure the opening together and keep more of that stuffing inside. Just remember to remove your toothpicks before serving.
Dairy Free Options:
You can make this recipe dairy free by using your favorite plant-based shredded cheese and plant-based butter sticks.
Storage and Reheating Instructions:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed through.
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This recipe is FANTASTIC! LOVE the fennel and caraway combo. Gives the dish the slightest licorice flavor. This is the second time I’ve made this dish. This time I added even more cheese so it would melt in the bottom of the cast iron skillet. The juices from the chicken mixed with the mozz is nothing short of magical. Oh my goodness. THANKS for the awesome recipe!
Best stuffed chicken breast ever!
Added it to my go to โcompanyโ entre!
Absolutely delicious, quick, and easy dinner recipe! I didnโt have caraway but used dill weed instead.
This recipe was delicious. I loved the mushroom and cheese combo and the spices used were unusual but it worked. I used sargento shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese combined because that is what I had on hand. I also added rosemary. I butterflied mine and stuffed the breasts with the mushrooms and cheese and sprinkled a little bit of the spices inside. Cooked at same temp and time.
Can these be made ahead of time? BTW I love ALL of your recipes!
I made this last night and followed the directions as written except i used extra mushrooms – personally I can never have enough. It was delicious! I literally want to make it again tonight.
So delicious in its simplicity. That’s one of the things I like about coming to this site–no pretentious, over-complicated recipes, just an understated elegance.
Not your best but still very good. I added more mushrooms to the melted butter which turned out very nicely. I probably wonโt make it again. I love The Stay At Home Chef and have never had a bad meal using two dozen of her recipes. Please keep churning them out.
Five stars all the way. From ease of ingredients needed (I had all the spices already in the cupboard) to an easy preparation, to the incredible flavor and the gorgeous presentation, this meal is a winner. I’m going to try all the variations (cajun, italian etc).
Thank you so much. A new regular in our home!
Awesome thanx for the quick