Description
A simple yet delicious baked stuffed chicken that combines broccoli and cheese for a creamy filling, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli (or thawed frozen broccoli)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish. Pat chicken breasts dry for best browning.
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped broccoli, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy and smooth.
- Slice a pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut through. Spoon the broccoli cheese filling evenly into each pocket. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Rub each breast with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place stuffed chicken in the dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg