Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets, steamed and finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
For Cooking:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Prepare Chicken: Create a pocket in each chicken breast and set aside.
- Mix Filling: Combine broccoli, cheddar, cream cheese, Parmesan, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff Chicken: Fill each chicken breast with the mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Cook Chicken: Brown stuffed chicken in a skillet, then bake until fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crumbled bacon to the filling.
- You can use mozzarella or your preferred cheese.
- To add spice, include jalapeños in the filling.
- For a lower-carb option, omit cream cheese and increase shredded cheese.
- Consider using chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg