Homemade Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken
There is something incredibly satisfying about cutting into a golden-brown chicken breast and finding a molten, savory surprise waiting inside. This Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast is the ultimate weeknight "glow-up" for basic poultry.
Ingredients
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar, and chopped broccoli. Mix well.
- Cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Do not cut all the way through.
- Stuff each breast with the broccoli cheese mixture and secure the edges with toothpicks.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over both sides of the stuffed chicken.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden.
- Move the skillet to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165°F).
- Let rest for 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving.