Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breast with Cream Cheese is loaded with Broccoli Cheese Mixture. First, it is seared in a skillet and then it is baked to perfection.
2LargeChicken Breastscut into thin fillets from the center
Salt and PepperAs Per Taste
1TeaspoonSmoked Paprika
2TablespoonDried and Crushed Oregano
For Broccoli Cheese Mixture
2CupBroccolicut into small florets
½CupMild Cheddar Cheese
½CupCheddar Cheeseapprox 6-ounces
1TeaspoonGarlic Powder
SaltAs Per Taste
Olive OilTo Sear Chicken Breasts
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INSTRUCTIONS
Cut the chicken breasts into thin fillet from the center horizontally. Now pound it using a meat tenderizer so that it becomes large and thin.
Season Chicken with Salt, Pepper, Smoked Paprika, and Oregano. Keep it aside. Adjust salt and pepper as per your taste. (If you want you can add Onion Powder & Garlic Powder as well)
In a medium-sized bowl combine mild cheddar cheese, Cream Cheese, Garlic Powder, Salt, and Broccoli florets. Make sure you add salt as per your taste. Combine this evenly using a spoon so that the cheese and cream cheese is completely coated on the broccoli florets.
Now Place the Broccoli Cheese Mixture in the center of the Season Chicken breast. Roll it gently from the side and seal it using a toothpick. Make sure you pass the toothpick completely so that the filling doesn't come out. You may need 2-3 toothpicks for one chicken breast.
Now heat some Olive Oil in a skillet. Once the oil shimmers, add Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts and sear until half cooked. Flip over and sear the other side as well. Don't overcook. The Chicken might stick to the pan if you keep one side on for quite a long time. You can use a spoon and a pair of kitchen tongs to flip it gently.In the Meantime Preheat oven to 400F OR 200C and Grease a baking tray with cooking spray.
Once the chicken is seared, place it in a greased baking tray. Bake in a preheated oven at 400F for 10-minutes. Flip over and cook another side for another 8-10 minutes or until a meat thermometer when inserted in the chicken reads 165F.
Pull out the toothpicks gently once the chicken breasts cool down. Serve with a healthy side salad or mashed potato or green beans.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breast with Cream Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 605
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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