Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast. Use Our Step-By-Step Guide To Cook Simple and Delectable Meal Plans. The options are really endless when it comes to stuffed chicken breasts, but this recipe keeps it easy and cheesy. A quick mix of broccoli, cheddar, cream cheese and herbs leads to the most flavorful filling.

Prepare a paper plate with the breadcrumbs and a bowl with both eggs beaten. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and also set aside. Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken will quickly become a regular in your dinner rotation. You can cook Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast using 9 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast

Prepare 4 of Large Chicken Breasts.
Prepare of Salt & Pepper.
It's 2 tsp of Garlic Powder.
It's 1 tsp of Paprika.
It's 1 (12 oz) of bag Steamable Broccoli Florets.
It's 1 of diced Bell Pepper (any color).
It's 2 cups of Shredded Cheddar Cheese.
You need 2 tbsp of Mayo.
It's 2 tbsp of Olive Oil.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are lightly seasoned and seared on the outside. Add the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and cream cheese. Mix thoroughly, and set aside until ready to use. On a cutting board, butterfly the chicken breasts with a knife.

Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast step by step

Preheat Oven to 425° Fahrenheit.
Cut a Pocket in each chicken breast for filling. Be careful not to cut all the way through..
For the filling: Follow the instructions on the broccoli for preparation. While that’s cooking dice your bell pepper. After broccoli has cooled some dice it up smaller if you prefer. Combine broccoli, bell pepper, cheese, mayo & 1 tsp of the garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste..
Mix the filling until combined. Then divide the mixture evenly between the chicken breast. Using toothpicks to secure if necessary..
Season both sides of the chicken breast with salt, pepper, paprika & 1 tsp of garlic powder..
Heat a large oven safe skillet (I prefer cast iron) over medium heat & add the Olive Oil. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side. Cover skillet in foil and bake in preheated oven for 15-17 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°. Let rest 5 minutes covered before enjoying..

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. This cheesy broccoli chicken is the perfect comfort food on a cold day. By buying thin-sliced chicken cutlets, you save yourself the work of slicing them yourself, however feel free to cut regular-sized chicken breasts if you prefer.