Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with broccoli, cheddar and cream cheese; baked to a golden, low-carb main.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Filling
07 - 1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets
08 - 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1/4 cup softened cream cheese
10 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
02 - Combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
03 - Pat chicken breasts dry. Using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket into each breast without slicing all the way through.
04 - Rub each chicken breast with olive oil, then coat generously with the seasoning blend, including inside the pockets.
05 - In a mixing bowl, combine chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar, cream cheese, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until thoroughly blended.
06 - Evenly stuff each chicken breast pocket with the cheese-broccoli mixture. Secure openings with toothpicks if needed.
07 - Place stuffed chicken breasts onto the prepared baking sheet.
08 - Bake 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), with cheese filling bubbling.
09 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks prior to plating.
# Expert Tricks:
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- This is one of those dishes that looks impressive but barely makes a mess in the kitchen—don&apost tell anyone how easy it actually is.
- Extra broccoli and melting cheese turn humble chicken into a weeknight star that hardly leaves room for leftovers.
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- Trying to rush the stuffing step only leads to cheese oozing out and empty chicken—it really pays to take your time here.
- Lining the pan, even if you think you won&apost need to, makes cleanup a dream and keeps those cheesy edges from sticking.
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- Make sure your broccoli is really chopped fine—large pieces can poke holes and spill out the filling.
- Mix the filling with clean hands for even blending and faster assembly—that’s the trick for no dry spots.