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Best Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

  • Author: Chef Mia

Description

Thischeesy, creamy, and flavor-packedstuffed chicken breast is the perfect weeknight dinner! Juicy chicken is filled with a rich broccoli and cheese mixture, then baked to perfection. Serve it with a side of roasted veggies or mashed potatoes for a complete meal!

Ingredients

  • ✅For the Chicken:4boneless, skinless chicken breastsSalt and pepper, to tasteOlive oil (for drizzling)✅For the Filling:1 cupbroccoli florets, steamed and finely chopped1 cupshredded cheddar cheese½ cupcream cheese, softened2cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoondried thyme½ teaspoonpaprika¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
  • ✅For the Filling:1 cupbroccoli florets, steamed and finely chopped1 cupshredded cheddar cheese½ cupcream cheese, softened2cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoondried thyme½ teaspoonpaprika¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Preheat the oven: Set your oven to375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil and set aside.2️⃣Flatten the chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to an even½-inch thickness.3️⃣Season the chicken: Sprinkle both sides withsalt and pepperto taste.4️⃣Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combinechopped broccoli, shredded cheddar, cream cheese, minced garlic, thyme, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well mixed.5️⃣Stuff the chicken: Spoon the broccoli cheese mixture onto one side of each chicken breast. Carefully roll them up, enclosing the filling. Secure withtoothpicks or cooking twineto keep everything in place.6️⃣Bake: Place the stuffed chickenseam-side downin the greased baking dish. Drizzle the tops witholive oiland sprinkle with extra salt and pepper if desired.7️⃣Cook to perfection: Bake for25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches165°F (75°C).8️⃣Rest & Serve: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest fora few minutesbefore slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
  2. 2️⃣Flatten the chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to an even½-inch thickness.3️⃣Season the chicken: Sprinkle both sides withsalt and pepperto taste.4️⃣Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combinechopped broccoli, shredded cheddar, cream cheese, minced garlic, thyme, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well mixed.5️⃣Stuff the chicken: Spoon the broccoli cheese mixture onto one side of each chicken breast. Carefully roll them up, enclosing the filling. Secure withtoothpicks or cooking twineto keep everything in place.6️⃣Bake: Place the stuffed chickenseam-side downin the greased baking dish. Drizzle the tops witholive oiland sprinkle with extra salt and pepper if desired.7️⃣Cook to perfection: Bake for25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches165°F (75°C).8️⃣Rest & Serve: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest fora few minutesbefore slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
  3. 3️⃣Season the chicken: Sprinkle both sides withsalt and pepperto taste.
  4. 4️⃣Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combinechopped broccoli, shredded cheddar, cream cheese, minced garlic, thyme, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well mixed.5️⃣Stuff the chicken: Spoon the broccoli cheese mixture onto one side of each chicken breast. Carefully roll them up, enclosing the filling. Secure withtoothpicks or cooking twineto keep everything in place.6️⃣Bake: Place the stuffed chickenseam-side downin the greased baking dish. Drizzle the tops witholive oiland sprinkle with extra salt and pepper if desired.7️⃣Cook to perfection: Bake for25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches165°F (75°C).8️⃣Rest & Serve: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest fora few minutesbefore slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
  5. 5️⃣Stuff the chicken: Spoon the broccoli cheese mixture onto one side of each chicken breast. Carefully roll them up, enclosing the filling. Secure withtoothpicks or cooking twineto keep everything in place.6️⃣Bake: Place the stuffed chickenseam-side downin the greased baking dish. Drizzle the tops witholive oiland sprinkle with extra salt and pepper if desired.7️⃣Cook to perfection: Bake for25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches165°F (75°C).8️⃣Rest & Serve: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest fora few minutesbefore slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
  6. 6️⃣Bake: Place the stuffed chickenseam-side downin the greased baking dish. Drizzle the tops witholive oiland sprinkle with extra salt and pepper if desired.
  7. 7️⃣Cook to perfection: Bake for25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches165°F (75°C).8️⃣Rest & Serve: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest fora few minutesbefore slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
  8. 8️⃣Rest & Serve: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest fora few minutesbefore slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

🥦 Serve with roasted vegetables or a side salad for a low-carb meal.🍚 Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or quinoa for a heartier dinner.🔥 Drizzle with a little hot sauce or honey mustard for extra flavor.
ThisBroccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breastis rich, cheesy, and totally satisfying!Enjoy!🧀🍗✨

Find it online: https://exorecipes.com/easy-broccoli-cheese-stuffed-chicken-breast-recipe/