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Breaded Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

If you're looking for an easy dinner recipe that will wow your friends, family, and taste buds--then look no further! Our delicious breaded broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breast combines all the comfort of classic cheesy broccoli dishes, with the finger-licking flavor of baked chicken.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 ½ lbs.Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 C. Small chopped broccoli florets
  • ½ tsp. Paprika
  • ¼ C. Cream cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp. Garlic powder
  • 1 C. Shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast.
  3. In a bowl, stir together the cream cheese, broccoli, cheddar cheese, garlic powder and Salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Stuff the chicken with the filling mixture.
  5. Season the outside of the chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Heat the oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium high heat on the stove.
  7. Sear the chicken for 3 minutes per side.
  8. Add the skillet to the oven, and bake for 17 minutes.