Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Recipe
This Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts filled with a flavorful mixture of broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and cream cheese. A perfect low-carb and gluten-free dish that’s easy to make and sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the filling:
- 1 cup finely chopped broccoli (fresh or thawed from frozen)
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix together broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the chicken: Slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Stuff each pocket with the broccoli cheese mixture, secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Season and cook: Rub the outside of each chicken breast with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika. Sear the chicken in an oven-safe skillet until golden brown. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish before baking.
- You can steam the broccoli slightly before mixing if you prefer a softer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
