Description
This Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe combines tender chicken breasts filled with a savory mixture of broccoli and melted cheddar cheese, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup finely chopped broccoli (steamed or blanched)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- Stuff the chicken: Slice a pocket into each chicken breast, stuff with the broccoli and cheese mixture. Secure with toothpicks or twine.
- Season the chicken: Season the outside of the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the chicken: Sear the chicken in olive oil until golden brown.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Rest the chicken before serving.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Frozen broccoli can be used if thawed and drained.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
