Description
This Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful filling of broccoli, cheddar cheese, and aromatic seasonings. A delicious and impressive dish perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup broccoli florets (finely chopped and steamed)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional for added flavor)
- toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butterfly chicken: Slice each chicken breast horizontally without cutting through, then open like a book.
- Prepare filling: In a bowl, mix steamed broccoli, cheddar cheese, garlic, and Dijon mustard if using.
- Season chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder on both sides.
- Stuff chicken: Fill each chicken breast with broccoli-cheddar mixture, secure with toothpicks or twine.
- Sear chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil in an oven-safe skillet until golden.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to oven, bake for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add 2 tablespoons of cream cheese to the filling.
- You can use frozen broccoli if fresh isn’t available; just thaw and pat dry before using.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
