Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken – The whole concept of stuffing chicken breasts with your favorite fillings and having a complete dinner is just too good to pass up. All the flavors cook inside the chicken breasts and make the chicken super juicy and flavor-packed!
The classification of today’s chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) recognizes its primary origin, the Red Junglefowl. Domestication probably occurred 7,000-10,000 years ago in Southeast Asia and Oceana.
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Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken
The whole concept of stuffing chicken breasts with your favorite fillings and having a complete dinner is just too good to pass up. All the flavors cook inside the chicken breasts and make the chicken super juicy and flavor-packed!
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Servings: 3
Calories: 667kcal
Ingredients
for the chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
for the filling
- 2 cups broccoli florets chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (minced)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese or melting cheese of choice
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli florets into small pieces. Put all the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl and about 2 tablespoons water. add water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes.
- Use a sharp knife to slice each chicken breasts horizontally to form a pocket. Be sure not stop cutting about 1/2 inch from the ends and sides. Season chicken breasts with a generous sprinkle of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the steam and chopped broccoli, bell pepper, garlic, cheeses and salt & Pepper; set aside. Spoon the mixture into each chicken breast evenly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Preheat oven to 400F. 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. Cover with aluminum foil and transfer to preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition
Calories: 667kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 77g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 1513mg | Potassium: 1479mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1749IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 2mg
