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Cut a pocket in each chicken breast, making sure not to cut all the way through. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, shallots, broccoli, thyme, and garlic powder. Chop the broccoli into small, pea-sized pieces then return it to the bowl.
To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook broccoli cheddar stuffed chicken breast using 9 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast:
- Make ready 4 Large Chicken Breasts
- Make ready Salt & Pepper
- Make ready 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- Get 1 tsp Paprika
- Make ready 1 (12 oz) bag Steamable Broccoli Florets
- Get 1 diced Bell Pepper (any color)
- Prepare 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Get 2 tbsp Mayo
- Take 2 tbsp Olive Oil
In a small bowl combine the broccoli, cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese, set aside. Slice each chicken breast lengthwise so that the breast folds open (be sure not to slice all the way through) Spread the broccoli cheddar mixture on one side of the chicken and fold the other side over, secure with a toothpick. 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.
Instructions to make Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast:
- 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.
Place a bit of steamed broccoli and a bit of cheese in each. Fold over, and seal with toothpicks. Place chicken in a small casserole dish, and pour cheese sauce over. Succulent, crispy edged chicken breasts, stuffed with a dreamy, creamy filling of cheddar, cream cheese and broccoli. These Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts are literally packed with flavor.
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