CHEESE AND MUSHROOM STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Cheese and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

Provided by jeniwan

Categories Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, divided
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups Italian cheese blend, shredded
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves, flattened to 1/4-inch thickness
1/3 cup seasoned dry bread crumb

Steps:

Melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat in large skillet . Add mushrooms, onion and garlic; cook 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
Stir 1 cup cheese and lemon pepper into cooled mushroom mixture; spread 1/3 cup mixture onto each chicken breast. Fold chicken lengthwise in half; secure each with 2 wooden picks. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter; dip chicken into butter and roll in crumbs. Place in lightly greased shallow baking dish or pie plate; drizzle with remaining melted butter.
Bake in preheated 450°F oven 20 minutes or until golden brown and chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 3 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Remove wooden picks before serving.