Description
Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy broccoli and cheese filling, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create pockets without cutting all the way through.
- Generously stuff each pocket with the broccoli and cheese mixture; secure openings with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear stuffed chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, mix in herbs like thyme or oregano. - Substitute broccoli with spinach or kale or experiment with different cheeses such as mozzarella or goat cheese.