Description
Tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy broccoli and cheese filling, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup steamed broccoli, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the broccoli-cheese mixture.
- Secure openings with toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen broccoli, but ensure it’s well-drained.
- Substitute cheddar with mozzarella or Monterey Jack if preferred.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, broccoli cheese chicken, baked chicken recipe