Description
Delicious broccoli cheese stuffed chicken breast filled with creamy cheese and fresh broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix steamed broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast.
- Stuff each pocket with the broccoli cheese mixture.
- Season the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Brown each chicken breast on both sides for about 4-5 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh broccoli for better flavor.
- Adjust cheese types to your liking.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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