Description
This Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is a delicious and satisfying way to enjoy a healthy meal! Tender chicken breasts are filled with a creamy broccoli and cheese mixture, then baked to perfection. It’s an easy and elegant dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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For the Filling:
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets (smaller pieces)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Season: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small dish, combine salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Drizzle chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and rub with the seasoning mixture.
- Make Filling: In a bowl, combine chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff Chicken: Cut a wide pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through. Stuff each breast with the broccoli and cheese filling.
- Sear and Bake: Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear stuffed chicken breasts on each side until golden brown. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- You can use any type of cheese you like for the filling, such as mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a blend.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, you can sear the chicken on the stovetop and then transfer it to a baking dish to finish cooking in the oven.
- Serve with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg