Savory Stuffed Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Introduction

If you’re looking for a delicious and impressive meal to serve to your family or guests, look no further than savory stuffed chicken with creamy mushroom sauce. This dish takes a little bit of effort, but the end result is well worth it.

Ingredients

To make savory stuffed chicken with creamy mushroom sauce, you will need:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (for the sauce)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the mushrooms, onion, celery, carrots, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, salt, and black pepper.
3. Lay the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket in each one. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
4. Spoon the stuffing mixture into each chicken breast pocket, dividing it evenly among them.
5. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the stuffed chicken breasts and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned.
6. Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through.
7. While the chicken is baking, make the mushroom sauce. In the same skillet you used to cook the chicken, add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Add the heavy cream and chopped parsley to the skillet and stir to combine.
9. Simmer the sauce for another 5 minutes, until it has thickened slightly.
10. When the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
11. Serve the chicken with the mushroom sauce spooned over the top.

Conclusion

Savory stuffed chicken with creamy mushroom sauce is a delicious and impressive meal that is perfect for special occasions or just a fancy weeknight dinner. With a little bit of effort, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your family or guests. Enjoy!