Creamy Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Creamy Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Broccoli and Cheese Filling
- 2 cups chopped broccoli, steamed and finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a small dish, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Mix these spices well.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken breasts. Using a brush or your hands, rub the prepared spice mix all over the chicken breasts to coat them evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Carefully cut a wide pocket into the thickest side of each chicken breast, being sure not to cut all the way through to the other side. This will create a space for the filling.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
In a mixing bowl, combine the steamed and finely chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well combined and form a cohesive mixture.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Divide the broccoli and cheese filling evenly among the prepared chicken breasts. Spoon or spread the mixture into the pockets of each chicken breast.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Heat a large oven-safe skillet with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, carefully place the stuffed chicken breasts in the pan. Sear each side for about 3-4 minutes, until a golden-brown crust forms. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your skillet.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Once all chicken breasts are seared, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Remove the chicken from the oven. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
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Creamy Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Broccoli and Cheese Filling
- 2 cups chopped broccoli, steamed and finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a small dish, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Mix these spices well.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken breasts. Using a brush or your hands, rub the prepared spice mix all over the chicken breasts to coat them evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Carefully cut a wide pocket into the thickest side of each chicken breast, being sure not to cut all the way through to the other side. This will create a space for the filling.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
In a mixing bowl, combine the steamed and finely chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well combined and form a cohesive mixture.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Divide the broccoli and cheese filling evenly among the prepared chicken breasts. Spoon or spread the mixture into the pockets of each chicken breast.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Heat a large oven-safe skillet with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, carefully place the stuffed chicken breasts in the pan. Sear each side for about 3-4 minutes, until a golden-brown crust forms. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your skillet.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Once all chicken breasts are seared, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Remove the chicken from the oven. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.