Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Chop 10 oz. of baby bella mushrooms and set aside. Slice remaining 4 oz. for topping.
- Slice pockets into each chicken breast, ensuring not to cut all the way through.
- In a skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté chopped mushrooms for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.
- Incorporate dried parsley, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant.
- Combine sautéed mixture with 1 cup of shredded Gouda cheese in a mixing bowl.
- In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, brown the chicken breasts for 2 minutes on each side.
- Stuff each chicken pocket with the mushroom and Gouda mixture, and place in a greased baking dish.
- Bake the stuffed chicken for 50 minutes.
- Sauté sliced mushrooms in the skillet for about 2 minutes to create a topping.
- After baking, top chicken with remaining Gouda cheese and sautéed mushrooms. Return to oven for 7-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Notes
Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes after baking to lock in juices. Adjust salt to taste throughout cooking for best balance.
