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Broccoli cheese stuffed chicken breast sliced open on a white dinner plate showing creamy cheddar and broccoli filling

Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy broccoli and cheddar filling, seared golden and baked to perfection in under 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 478
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp kosher salt for the chicken seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground paprika
  • 4 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups broccoli florets chopped into small pieces, fresh recommended
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 oz cream cheese room temperature, full-fat recommended
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste for filling

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Paring knife
  • Mixing bowls
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and allow it to fully come to temperature.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the chicken breasts and rub the seasoning mixture evenly all over. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together the chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar, room temperature cream cheese, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  4. Using a sharp paring knife, cut a deep horizontal pocket into the thickest side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
  5. Spoon the filling evenly into each pocket. Do not overstuff. Press gently on the opening to help it stay closed.
  6. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Work in batches if needed.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25 to 35 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F on a meat thermometer. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest filling. Fresh broccoli is strongly recommended over frozen. Always verify doneness with a meat thermometer as chicken breast thickness varies. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat best in a 325 degree F oven covered with foil.