Broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breast never tasted better! Our super flavorful chicken dry rub and easy broccoli and cheese filling make these stuffed chicken breasts deliciously flavor and protein packed. ENJOY! This broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breast recipe is about to become one of
your go-to’s for a super flavorful (and protein-packed!) dinner. It’s one of those looks oh so fancy but is oh so easy to make recipes you and the entire fam will enjoy. Plus, we’ll make some recommendations for serving suggestions to round out this delicious meal. Let’s get into it, shall we!? Do you want dinner to be quick and easy? Make this stuffed chicken in advance a few hours before dinner if you have some down time. Store them in the fridge and pop them in the oven
whenever you’re ready to eat. Meal prep made easy, friends. For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card for a list of ingredients and
instructions. There are only a few short steps to follow for this stuffed chicken breast recipe. Looks super fancy, is oh so easy to make: Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Add the garlic powder, chili powder, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Mix together with a spoon and set aside. This will be used as your flavorful chicken dry rub! Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cut the chicken in half
lengthwise with a sharp knife leaving the chicken breast connected on one side, but creating a flap. Sprinkle the spice rub over the chicken breasts on both sides, including in the flap. Add the cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and minced garlic into a large bowl and mix until combined. Next, add the diced broccoli to the cheese mixture and stir everything together until the broccoli is coated. Divide the broccoli mixture into fourths. Stuff each chicken breast with 1/4 of the broccoli mixture by placing it in between the flap. Secure the broccoli cheese filling by closing the flap and securing both edges of the chicken breast with 2-3 toothpicks or more until it holds together. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium/high heat. Add olive oil. When the olive oil is fragrant add the stuffed chicken breast to the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side to brown each chicken breast. Carefully place the cast iron skillet in the oven (be careful, the handle might be hot) and bake at 375ºF for 30 minutes, flipping halfway. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken breast. Make sure it’s at least 165ºF before removing it from the oven. Let rest for at least 5 minutes before eating. ENJOY! Try it! Thermoworks ThermapenWe swear by using a meat thermometer when cooking any cut of meat. The Thermapen is our go-to meat thermometer that works every time. Buy Now What to Serve with Stuffed Chicken BreastsThese broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breasts make such a fantastic main dish for a healthy meal. We recommend any of the following sides and salads to serve along side them for absolute meal perfection: Sides
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Stuffed Chicken — Everything You Need to KnowCan I stuff these chicken breast with other ingredients? Yes, you can absolutely stuff these chicken breasts with many different things. Here are a couple of other fun ideas: cooked spinach + cheese, asparagus + parmesan cheese, or cream cheese + caramelized onions How do you know when stuffed chicken breast is cooked? You know when your broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breast is cooked when the internal temperature of the chicken is 165ºF. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature is 165ºF. Is stuffed chicken breast healthy? Yes, this is a healthy stuffed chicken breast recipe and a great healthy dinner option! This stuffed chicken has 49 grams of protein per chicken breast. You also get a serving of vegetables that are stuffed right into the chicken breast. How do I store stuffed chicken breast? Let the chicken breast cool completely before placing the chicken breast in an air tight container and place it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can freeze these stuffed chicken breasts after they are baked! Let them cool completely before wrapping them in plastic wrap, then tin foil, and then place them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Chicken
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Calories: 459kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 49gFat: 26gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g About Emily RichterEmily spent the first 10 years of her career in marketing and advertising roles and started side-hustling with Fit Foodie Finds in Fall of 2015. Em lives in Minneapolis with her husband and son, and manages FFF editorial operations as well as all things sponsorships and brand collaborations. What can you stuff inside a chicken?Simple ingredients, such as onions, garlic, lemon, herbs, and spices, can be inserted into the cavity of the chicken or under the skin to add flavor to the meat. Bread or grain based stuffing may include sausage, chopped or ground giblet pieces, vegetables, herbs, and spices.
How do I cook chicken breast so it's moist?Instructions. Flatten the chicken breasts. ... . Season the chicken breasts. ... . Heat the pan. ... . Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat for 1 minute without moving. ... . Flip the chicken breasts. ... . Turn the heat down to low. ... . Cover the pan and cook on low for 10 minutes. ... . Turn off the heat and let sit for an additional 10 minutes.. How long does a stuffed chicken fillet take to cook?Bring the sides of each fillet together to create a pocket that encloses the stuffing. Wrap each fillet in 2 slices of parma ham and secure with toothpicks. Transfer to an ovenproof dish and cook in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the chicken is completely cooked through.
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