Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast. Use Our Step-By-Step Guide To Cook Simple and Delectable Meal Plans. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast, making sure not to cut all the way through. These chicken breasts are stuffed with a mixture of sharp Cheddar cheese, broccoli, and rice, and may just remind you of a deliciously, cheesy bowl of broccoli and cheese soup.
Prepare a paper plate with the breadcrumbs and a bowl with both eggs beaten.
Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and also set aside.
This cheesy broccoli chicken is the perfect comfort food on a cold day.
You can cook Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast using 9 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast
- It's 4 of Large Chicken Breasts.
- It's of Salt & Pepper.
- It's 2 tsp of Garlic Powder.
- Prepare 1 tsp of Paprika.
- You need 1 (12 oz) of bag Steamable Broccoli Florets.
- It's 1 of diced Bell Pepper (any color).
- Prepare 2 cups of Shredded Cheddar Cheese.
- You need 2 tbsp of Mayo.
- You need 2 tbsp of Olive Oil.
By buying thin-sliced chicken cutlets, you save yourself the work of slicing them yourself, however feel free to cut regular-sized chicken breasts if you prefer. Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken will quickly become a regular in your dinner rotation. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are lightly seasoned and seared on the outside. Sharp cheddar cheese and steamed broccoli get stuffed into boneless skinless chicken breasts, then they're topped with panko bread crumbs, and baked!
Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast instructions
- Preheat Oven to 425° Fahrenheit.
- Cut a Pocket in each chicken breast for filling. Be careful not to cut all the way through..
- For the filling: Follow the instructions on the broccoli for preparation. While that’s cooking dice your bell pepper. After broccoli has cooled some dice it up smaller if you prefer. Combine broccoli, bell pepper, cheese, mayo & 1 tsp of the garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste..
- Mix the filling until combined. Then divide the mixture evenly between the chicken breast. Using toothpicks to secure if necessary..
- Season both sides of the chicken breast with salt, pepper, paprika & 1 tsp of garlic powder..
- Heat a large oven safe skillet (I prefer cast iron) over medium heat & add the Olive Oil. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side. Cover skillet in foil and bake in preheated oven for 15-17 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°. Let rest 5 minutes covered before enjoying..
Delicious crispy baked chicken with gooey cheese and broccoli in the middle. Make chicken: Open butterflied chicken pieces. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Place a bit of steamed broccoli and a bit of cheese in each. Fold over, and seal with toothpicks.