Description
Indulge in this delicious Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken recipe that combines juicy chicken breasts filled with a savory blend of broccoli and cheese, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Stuffing:
- 1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix stuffing: Combine broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare chicken: Slice a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the broccoli cheese mixture.
- Season: Season the outside of the chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear: Sear stuffed chicken in olive oil until golden brown.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can steam the broccoli slightly before mixing for a softer texture.
- Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
