Description
Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken is a deliciously satisfying dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a rich filling of fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is quick to prepare and promises to impress family and guests alike. Each bite delivers a burst of flavor that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- 2. In a bowl, mix chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 3. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Stuff generously with the broccoli mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- 4. Place in the baking dish and drizzle olive oil over the top.
- 5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and cheese is bubbly.
- 6. Serve warm, drizzled with pan juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg