Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe
A cheesy, juicy stuffed chicken dinner that tastes restaurant worthy but stays incredibly simple for home cooks.
Ingredients
4 large chicken breasts (about 2 lbs or 907 g)
1 ½ cups finely chopped broccoli florets
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 oz softened cream cheese
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
Optional ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken breasts dry and slice a pocket into each one.Mix broccoli, cheddar, cream cheese, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.Stuff the chicken with the mixture and secure edges with toothpicks.Brush chicken with olive oil and season with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.Heat a skillet over medium high heat and sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side.Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).Rest for 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, slice, and serve.