Best Broccoli And Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes

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BROCCOLI AND CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST



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Make and share this Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half and butterflied (sliced through the middle-but not all the way through, to make a pocket)
1 1/2 cups steamed broccoli
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cubed Velveeta for a smoother sauce)
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (not a typo, another 1/2 cup)
salt and pepper
garlic powder

Steps:

  • Make cheese sauce: Melt butter in a small sauce pan, and then add flour and stir well.
  • Add milk gradually, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
  • Add salt, pepper and garlic powder, and stir constantly until thickened.
  • Add 1/2 cup cheddar and the cream cheese, and stir to melt.
  • Add 1/4 cup of the broccoli pieces, and stir to combine.
  • Make chicken: Open butterflied chicken pieces.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Place a bit of steamed broccoli and a bit of cheese in each.
  • Fold over, and seal with toothpicks.
  • Heat about 1-2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat, and brown chicken on all sides, until cooked thoroughly.
  • Place chicken in a small casserole dish, and pour cheese sauce over.
  • This may either be browned in the oven, or served as is.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.7, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 99.2, Sodium 359.1, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 1, Protein 23.4

CHEESE AND BROCCOLI STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST



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What can I say but MMM. I tried this one day instead of Chicken Kiev and it's been a fave ever since.

Provided by Erica_Hildebrand

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 breasts

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 bunch broccoli, cooked and cooled
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Take each chicken breast and cut in half leaving a small amount attached in back as to allow for stuffing.
  • Fry each side just until the chicken is no longer pink.
  • Set aside ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
  • In a bowl mix the rest of the ingredients together stirring gently just to combine.
  • Take the cheese and broccoli mixture and stuff chicken quite full.
  • Fasten with toothpicks along edges or tie loosely with butchers twine.
  • Place in a baking pan and cover with remaining cheese.
  • Cook in a 350° oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST



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My husband saw a frozen version of this in the freezer section at the grocery, I turned it over to look at the fat and caloric count and quickly told him NO...I decided that I would make a healthoer low fat version.

Provided by MellyBelly

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 36m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Miracle Whip light
10 ounces fresh broccoli, steamed and chopped (You can use frozen, I prefer FRESH)
1 cup of grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup of shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cleaned)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Pre-Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • To prepare Broccoli stuffing combine broccoli, miracle whip, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses in a bowl.
  • Lightly Mix and place in a baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking oil.
  • Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • To prepare Chicken cut a slit down the middle of the breast almost all the way through.
  • Take your Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, and Spices and place them in a frying pan.
  • ( Heat on Medium).
  • You will want to cook the chicken in the pan for atleast 10-12 minutes on each side, until the breast are no longer pink.
  • Let chicken Breast and Stuffing Cool. (KEEP OVEN AT 350 Degrees).
  • Heapingly Stuff Chicken Breast with the Broccoli and Cheese Stuffing.
  • Place in a baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking oil, and sprinkle the colby-jack cheese over them.
  • Cover with foil and place in oven for 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.7, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 119.7, Sodium 1089.9, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 7.7, Protein 42.6

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