Description
This Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe features tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy mixture of broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and garlic. Seared to golden perfection and baked to juicy tenderness, this dish combines comforting flavors and makes for an impressive yet easy dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Stuffing
- 1 cup broccoli florets (finely chopped)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Prepare the chicken breasts. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket without cutting all the way through. Season both sides and inside the pocket with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Make the stuffing mixture. In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Stuff the chicken breasts. Divide the broccoli and cheese mixture evenly and stuff each chicken breast pocket with the mixture, ensuring it is well filled.
- Sear the chicken. Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the stuffed chicken breasts and sear each side for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Bake the chicken. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the filling is hot and bubbly. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Rest before serving. Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes to retain juiciness before serving.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning for better spice adherence.
- Flatten thicker parts of chicken breasts lightly with a meat mallet for even cooking.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to make mixing easier and stuffing smoother.
- Let the chicken rest after baking to keep the meat juicy.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
