Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

An elegant dish from mushroomrecipes.org.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 1  cup  chopped onion, divided
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  garlic cloves, minced, divided
• 1  lb mushroom, chopped small
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  ground thyme
• 1⁄4 cup  breadcrumbs (as needed)
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup white wine
• 1  cup  unsalted chicken stock
• 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped parsley

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and season the inside and the outside of the breast with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet over high heat cook 1/2 cup of onions with the butter until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and the mushrooms, cook until soft and browned about 10 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and pour into a bowl. Stir in the cheese and thyme. Add the breadcrumbs in increments until the mixture is stiff enough to form a loose ball.
6. Stuff the mixture inside the chicken breasts.
7. In the same skillet over high heat sear the chicken breast in the olive oil just until brown. Place on a baking sheet and put them in the oven to finish, about 10 minutes.
8. Meanwhile add the remaining 1/2 cup onions and 1 clove garlic to the pan and cook until soft. De-glaze with wine.
9. Add the chicken stock and cream and season with salt and pepper.
10. Place the chicken breasts on a platter and pour the sauce over. Garnish with parsley.