Easy Cheesy Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Bacon
This One-Pan Cheesy Chicken Breast recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Tender chicken breasts are stuffed with savory sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon, and salty Parmesan cheese, then finished with a decadent melted mozzarella topping. Whether you are looking for a high-protein dinner or a crowd-pleasing family meal, this simple recipe delivers gourmet flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients:
- Sliced mushrooms – 2-3
- Unsalted butter – 1 tbsp + 2 tbsp
- Dried oregano – ½ tsp
- Chicken breasts – 2
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Sliced bacon – 2
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Chicken stock – ½ cup
- Chopped parsley and mint
Cooking Instructions:
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and dried oregano, frying until the mushrooms are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts by cutting them horizontally (be careful not to cut all the way through). Wrap the chicken in cling wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet to flatten them evenly. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Layer the bacon, the prepared mushrooms, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on one side of each breast. Fold the chicken over the filling, pressing firmly to ensure they are tight and secure.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in your pan. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts until they are beautifully browned on both sides. Pour in the chicken stock, lower the heat, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Top each breast with a generous handful of mozzarella cheese. Cover the pan for a minute or two until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Remove the chicken from the pan. Increase the heat to reduce the remaining stock into a rich pan sauce. Pour the reduction over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley and mint for a burst of color and flavor.
Pro-Tips for Success
- Tight Seal: If you find the chicken opening up, you can use toothpicks to secure the edges while searing.
- The Sauce:Don't skip the reduction step! That leftover chicken stock and butter mixture contains all the flavor from the bacon and mushrooms.
