Description
This recipe features chicken breasts stuffed with a cheesy broccoli mixture for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the broccoli mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the stuffed chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked before serving.
- You can substitute other cheeses if desired.
- Serve with a side salad or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- 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: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: broccoli cheese stuffed chicken breast, chicken recipes, healthy dinner