Description
Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken is a flavorful and protein-packed dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts filled with a creamy broccoli and cheese mixture, then seared and baked to perfection. It’s low-carb and family-friendly.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Toothpicks (for securing)
Chicken:
Filling:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff the broccoli cheese mixture into each chicken breast and secure with toothpicks.
- Season the outside of the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use steamed or microwaved broccoli for a softer texture.
- Swap cheddar for mozzarella or Swiss cheese if preferred.
- Secure the filling well to prevent cheese from leaking out.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
