Stuffed Chicken Breast with Broccoli & Cheese

When I first made this, I could not believe how good this stuffed chicken was and that I usually have these ingredients in the house all the time and never made anything like this!

If you are looking for a very simple but new chicken recipe, this is a great one to try. Not only is it super cheap to make, but it’s loaded with protein and fiber, which is great for your digestion.

Ingredients

For the chicken

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
• 1 teaspoon paprika optional
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the filling

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup bell pepper minced
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese or melting cheese of choice
• 4 ounces cream cheese softened
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Steam broccoli: Chop the broccoli florets into small pieces. Put all the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl and add about 2 tablespoons water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Alternatively, steam on stove-top or blanch in boiling water for 1 minute.
2. Preheat oven to 400F.
3. Use a sharp knife to slice each chicken breasts horizontally to form a pocket. Be sure not to stop cutting about 1/2 inch from the ends and sides. Season the chicken breasts with a generous sprinkle of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. In a large bowl, combine the steam and chopped broccoli, bell pepper, garlic, cheeses, salt & pepper. Set aside.
5. Spoon the mixture into each chicken breast evenly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
6. Heat 1 tablespoons oil in a large cast iron or oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden.
7. Cover with aluminum foil and transfer to preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

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Stuffed Chicken Breast with Broccoli & Cheese

Author: admin Angie Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Low Carb (-30 carbs) Meat

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 40 mins Total Time 40 mins

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning optional
• 1 tsp paprika optional
• ¹⁄₂ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ¹⁄₂ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Filling

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• ¹⁄₄ cup bell pepper minced
• ¹⁄₂ cup cheddar cheese or melting cheese of choice
• 4 oz cream cheese softened
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Steam broccoli: Chop the broccoli florets into small pieces. Put all the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl and add about 2 tablespoons water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Alternatively, steam on stove-top or blanch in boiling water for 1 minute.
3. Use a sharp knife to slice each chicken breasts horizontally to form a pocket. Be sure not to stop cutting about 1/2 inch from the ends and sides. Season the chicken breasts with a generous sprinkle of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. In a large bowl, combine the steam and chopped broccoli, bell pepper, garlic, cheeses, salt & pepper. Set aside.
5. Spoon the mixture into each chicken breast evenly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
6. Heat 1 tablespoons oil in a large cast iron or oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden.
7. Cover with aluminum foil and transfer to preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.