Our broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breasts are simple and delicious. Made in just 30 minutes with steamed broccoli and mozzarella cheese along with cream cheese, these are a kid favorite!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time12 minutesmins
Total Time22 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Mix the stuffing ingredients. To the mixing bowl, add the steamed broccoli, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and garlic powder. Blend well using the fork to mix in the cream cheese.
⭐️Stuff the chicken breasts. Place chicken breasts onto a cutting board. If the chicken breasts are thick, first cut them in half, lengthwise. Then cut a pocket into the chicken by slicing lengthwise, but not all the way through. Using a spoon, divide the broccoli mixture equally and stuff into the pockets.
1.5 pounds chicken breasts
⭐️Cook the chicken. Warm the skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and let it get hot. Add the stuffed chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, then let cook for 5-6 minutes. Flip then cook an additional 5-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Squeeze a drizzle of fresh lemon juice onto the chicken if desired. Serve right away.
1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper, 1/2 fresh lemon
Notes
Substitutions
Boursin cheese for the cream cheese
cooked spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms or asparagus for broccoli
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