Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast
If you love comfort food, you’ll be head over heels for this Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe! A creamy mix of broccoli, cheddar, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt is stuffed into chicken breasts before they’re seared and baked to perfection.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli finely chopped
- 1/3 cup greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts smaller breasts work better
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- toothpicks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- First, make the filling: add broccoli to a large bowl, then add the yogurt, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic, and salt and stir to combine; set aside.
- Next, carefully slice through each chicken breast to create an opening, being careful not to slice all the way through. Then, distribute the filling amongst each chicken breast and use toothpicks to secure it.
- In a small bowl, stir the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika together. Sprinkle the dry rub over each chicken breasts.
- Heat oil in a cast iron or oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and pan-sear them for 2-3 minutes per side; remove from the heat.
- Place the whole skillet into the oven and bake the chicken for 25-35 minutes. NOTE: time varies depending on size of breasts; always chicken internal temperature to confirm doneness.
- Let the chicken sit for 5 minutes once it’s out of the oven, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.
*The smaller you cut the broccoli, the better it’ll cook.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 812mg | Potassium: 1001mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 638IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg
