Best Cheddar Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Recipes
BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
I've taken the classic flavors of broccoli Cheddar soup and transformed them into a filling for baked chicken breasts. But feel free to grab whatever cheese, herbs and spices you've got and use those instead. This recipe would also work great with cauliflower and/or any type of cheese that has a decent melt factor. Firmer cheeses like Parmesan and Gruyère would be welcome additions, but I'd steer clear of anything that's extra-soft (think Brie or mascarpone) because we want the filling to stay intact.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
- Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl then add 2 tablespoons water. Cover the bowl (a large plate works best) then microwave for 2 minutes. Remove the broccoli to paper towels, drain very well and let cool slightly.
- Chop the broccoli into small, pea-sized pieces then return it to the bowl. Add the Cheddar, cream cheese, chives, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Arrange the chicken breasts on a cutting board, and using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket horizontally into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through to the other side.
- Divide the broccoli mixture among the chicken breasts, pressing it firmly into each pocket.
- Season the outsides of the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, salt, pepper and any other preferred spices.
- Divide the olive oil among two ovenproof skillets set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 2 of the chicken breasts to each skillet. Cook the chicken until seared on one side, about 3 minutes, then flip it once and cook until seared on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer the skillets to the oven and continue cooking the chicken breasts until the thickest part of each breast reaches 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and serve.
CHEDDAR BROCCOLI-STUFFED CHICKEN
Make this evening one to remember with Cheddar-Broccoli Stuffed Chicken. Combine cream cheese, broccoli, cheddar and vinaigrette for a delicious stuffing in chicken breasts, roll them up then coat them in crushed stuffing. These breaded Cheddar Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken breasts are a great weeknight option.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400ºF.
- Mix cream cheese, broccoli, cheddar and 1 Tbsp. vinaigrette until blended. Place chicken, smooth sides down, on work surface; spread with cream cheese mixture. Starting at one short end, tightly roll up each breast. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if desired.
- Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Pour remaining vinaigrette into shallow dish; place crushed stuffing in separate shallow dish. Dip chicken roll-ups, 1 at a time, into vinaigrette, then into stuffing, turning to evenly coat all sides of each roll-up with each ingredient. Place, seam sides down, on prepared baking sheet; drizzle with butter.
- Bake 35 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Remove and discard toothpicks before serving chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g
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