Cheesy Broccoli Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients
The chicken
-
4
pieces
uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
-
1
teaspoon
salt
-
½
teaspoon
paprika
-
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
-
¼
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
The filling
-
1 ½
cups
small chopped broccoli florets
-
2
oz
1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
-
2
oz
50% reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the salt, paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder in a small dish.
- Slice the chicken breasts from the side almost all the way through to create a pocket.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides of each chicken breast.
- Microwave the broccoli florets covered for 2 minutes, then mix with cream cheese, cheddar, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the broccoli and cheese mixture, folding the chicken over to close.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the stuffed chicken for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
306
Total fat
13g
Total carbohydrates
4g
Total protein
44g
Sodium
249mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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