Description
A delicious and juicy chicken dish stuffed with broccoli and cheese, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
- Mix broccoli, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the broccoli-cheese mixture.
- Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
- Use fresh broccoli for best results.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: broccoli cheese stuffed chicken, juicy chicken recipe, healthy dinner