Description
This Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a savory mixture of steamed broccoli, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese, then baked to perfection. A hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Filling:
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 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.
- Mix the filling: In a small bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the chicken: Slice a pocket into each chicken breast. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the chicken: Fill each chicken breast with the broccoli and cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Sear the chicken: Sear the stuffed chicken breasts in a skillet until golden.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest, remove toothpicks, and serve.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling ahead and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan on the chicken before baking.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop + Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg