Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Recipes

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Make cheese sauce: Melt butter in a small sauce pan, and then add flour and stir well.
• Add milk gradually, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
• Add salt, pepper and garlic powder, and stir constantly until thickened.
• Add 1/2 cup cheddar and the cream cheese, and stir to melt.
• Add 1/4 cup of the broccoli pieces, and stir to combine.
• Make chicken: Open butterflied chicken pieces.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• Place a bit of steamed broccoli and a bit of cheese in each.
• Fold over, and seal with toothpicks.
• Heat about 1-2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat, and brown chicken on all sides, until cooked thoroughly.
• Place chicken in a small casserole dish, and pour cheese sauce over.
• This may either be browned in the oven, or served as is.

CHEESY BROCCOLI-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat an 8-inch square casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Combine broccoli, Cheddar cheese, rice, and onion in a medium bowl. Add salt and garlic granules; mix well.
• Cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast with a sharp knife. Stuff each breast with broccoli-cheese mixture, place in the prepared casserole, and sprinkle with poultry rub. Cover casserole with aluminum foil.
• Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl then add 2 tablespoons water. Cover the bowl (a large plate works best) then microwave for 2 minutes. Remove the broccoli to paper towels, drain very well and let cool slightly.
• Chop the broccoli into small, pea-sized pieces then return it to the bowl. Add the Cheddar, cream cheese, chives, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir until well combined.
• Arrange the chicken breasts on a cutting board, and using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket horizontally into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through to the other side.
• Divide the broccoli mixture among the chicken breasts, pressing it firmly into each pocket.
• Season the outsides of the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, salt, pepper and any other preferred spices.
• Divide the olive oil among two ovenproof skillets set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 2 of the chicken breasts to each skillet. Cook the chicken until seared on one side, about 3 minutes, then flip it once and cook until seared on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the skillets to the oven and continue cooking the chicken breasts until the thickest part of each breast reaches 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and serve.

BROCCOLI CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Pound chicken cutlets to 1/4-inch thickness between two pieces of plastic wrap. Sprinkle both sides of cutlets with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Mash cheese wedges with a fork in a small bowl and stir to a creamy consistency. Add broccoli and shredded Cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
• Spread broccoli filling evenly over the middle of each cutlet. Start from one end, roll cutlets up and secure edges with toothpicks.
• Combine flour and paprika in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken rolls in the mixture.
• Heat olive oil in a oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken rolls into skillet and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn over and brown the other side for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
• Place skillet into the preheated oven and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 14 to 16 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove toothpicks and serve.

BROCCOLI CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
• Generously and evenly, season the chicken on both sides with some salt and pepper, ¼ teaspoon of paprika and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.
• Use a sharp knife to slice through the middle of 3 chicken breasts taking care to not cut all the way through and just creating a pocket to stuff and fill.
• In a microwave safe bowl, combine 1 cup of finely chopped broccoli florets and 2 tablespoons of water. Cover with plastic wrap and cook in the microwave for about 1 minute. Drain excess water.
• Add the ½ cup of finely diced bell pepper, 1 cup of mild Cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, remaining teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything together until well combined.
• Divide the stuffing mixture between the 3 chicken breasts, to fill. If necessary, use toothpick to secure the pocket.
• In a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add the stuffed chicken breasts. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, to sear.
• Cover the skillet with silver aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-17 minutes until the center of the chicken reads 165 °F on a thermometer.
• Allow to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Place chicken, top sides down, on work surface. Combine broccoli, 3/4 cup cream cheese spread and 1/2 cup shredded cheese; spread onto chicken. Roll up tightly, starting at one short end of each breast. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if desired.
• Place, seam sides down, in 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Mix remaining cream cheese and milk; spread over chicken. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese; cover.
• Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Remove and discard toothpicks before serving chicken.

BROCCOLI-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Combine poultry seasoning, pepper, curry powder, garlic powder and salt; sprinkle over chicken. Combine broccoli and cheese; place half in the center of each chicken breast. Fold long sides over filling; fold ends up and secure with a toothpick. , Place, seam side down, in an 8-in. square baking pan. Add broth. Cover pan loosely with foil. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove foil; baste the chicken with pan juices. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear. Remove toothpicks before serving. Thicken pan juices for gravy if desired. Serve with rice if desired.

CHICKEN STUFFED WITH BROCCOLINI & CHEESE

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. Place 2 stalks of broccolini lengthwise down the center of each chicken breast; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold over and secure with toothpicks., Combine the flour, salt, garlic powder, pepper and paprika in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk egg whites and milk. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and parsley. Coat chicken with flour mixture, dip in egg white mixture, then coat with crumb mixture., Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Spritz tops of chicken with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 450° until a thermometer reads 170°, 15-20 minutes. Discard toothpicks.