Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for broccoli cheese stuffed chicken breasts:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed and chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine (for securing the chicken)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Lay the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice a pocket into each chicken breast horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through. You want to create a pocket to stuff the filling into.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the broccoli and cheese mixture, dividing it evenly among the chicken breasts. Use toothpicks or kitchen twine to secure the openings of the chicken breasts to keep the filling from falling out.
- Rub the outside of the chicken breasts with olive oil, then sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the broccoli cheese stuffed chicken breasts hot, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.
Enjoy your delicious and cheesy broccoli stuffed chicken breasts!
