ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
-100 grams of cream cheese
-100 grams of grated cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar)
-200 grams of mushrooms
-1 small onion
-2 cloves of garlic
-A handful of chopped fresh parsley
-1/2 cup bread crumbs
-salt and pepper as needed
-Olive oil
- 1 egg (for baking)
How to prepare:
1️⃣ Prepare the ingredients: Cut the mushrooms, onions and garlic into small pieces. Cut parsley. Booking.
2️⃣ Prepare the filling: In a frying pan, heat a little olive oil and fry the onions and garlic until they turn golden. Add the mushrooms and cook until done. Add parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Cook for a few more minutes then remove from heat.
3️⃣Cheese mixture: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese with the grated cheese until you obtain a smooth texture.
4️⃣ Stuffing the breasts: Open the chicken breasts in half, without separating them completely. Fill it with the mushroom and cheese mixture.
5️⃣ Close and secure: Close the chicken breasts with toothpicks to hold the filling in place.
6️⃣ Breading the breasts: Pass the breasts in the beaten eggs and then in the bread crumbs to bake.
8️⃣ Serving: Take the breasts out of the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Then we remove the chopsticks and cut the breasts into slices. Serve with your favorite garnish.
advice:
If you prefer, you can fry the breasts instead of baking them for a crispy texture. For an extra touch of flavor, add spices like paprika or thyme to the mushroom and cheese mixture. Serve with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables to balance the meal.
Enjoy these stuffed chicken breasts! ❤
