BROCCOLI-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

FOR THE FILLING, HEAT:
1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets
1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
2 Tbsp. water
COMBINE:
1 cup shredded Cheddar
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup chopped scallion whites and light greens
Salt and black pepper to taste
FOR THE CHICKEN, PREPARE:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6-8 oz. each)
1 tsp. each garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper
HEAT:
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°.
For the filling, heat broccoli, bell pepper, and water, covered, in microwave for 1 minute; drain.
Combine Cheddar, cream cheese, and scallions. Stir in broccoli and bell pepper; season filling with salt and pepper.
For the chicken, prepare breasts by slicing lengthwise through the sides to create a pocket, taking care not to slice all the way through. Combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Season breasts with spice mixture, then divide filling among pockets.
Heat oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Add breasts and cook 4-5 minutes. Flip breasts, cover skillet, and transfer to oven. Roast breasts until a thermometer inserted into the thickest parts register 165°, 15-17 minutes.