Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 40 mins | Servings: 4 people
I am sure you’ll go crazy over this flavour-packed meal that’s bursting with amazing flavour and texture. A delicious, quick low-carb dinner that’s perfect for the entire family and during busy days. Juicy and tender chicken stuffed with steamed broccoli, garlic, bell pepper, Parmesan, cheddar, and cream cheese – a wonderful combination of mixture that makes this dish beyond scrumptious!
Ingredients
Chicken:
4 chicken breasts
1 tsp Italian seasoning optional
1 tsp paprika optional
1/2 tsp
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
Filling:
2 c. broccoli florets
1/4 c. bell pepper minced
1/2 c. cheddar cheese or melting cheese of choice
4 oz. cream cheese softened
¼ c. grated Parmesan
2 cloves garlic minced
salt and pepper
How to make Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Step 1: Into small chunks, chop the broccoli florets. In a microwave-safe bowl, place the florets with about 2 tbsp water. Using plastic wrap, cover the bowl, pop in the microwave, and heat for about 2 to 3 minutes on high. Or you can blanch the broccoli in boiling water on the stove-top for about a minute.
Step 2: Slice horizontally each chicken breasts using a sharp knife to make a pocket, making sure to leave about half an inch of space from the ends and sides. With a generous amount of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, season the chicken breasts.
Step 3: Combine the steamed and chopped broccoli, bell pepper, garlic, cheeses, and salt & pepper in a large bowl. Into each chicken breast, evenly spoon the mixture. If needed, secure with toothpicks.
Step 4: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 400 degrees F.
Step 5: In a large cast-iron or oven-safe pan, heat a tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook each side for about 2 to 3 minutes until golden.
Step 6: With aluminium foil, cover the dish, transfer to the preheated oven, and then bake until cooked through. This takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts:
Serving: 1chicken breast, Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 879mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1163IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 1mg
Ingredients
- Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning optional
- 1 tsp paprika optional
- 1/2 tsp
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Filling:
- 2 c. broccoli florets
- 1/4 c. bell pepper minced
- 1/2 c. cheddar cheese or melting cheese of choice
- 4 oz. cream cheese softened
- ¼ c. grated Parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Into small chunks, chop the broccoli florets. In a microwave-safe bowl, place the florets with about 2 tbsp water. Using plastic wrap, cover the bowl, pop in the microwave, and heat for about 2 to 3 minutes on high. Or you can blanch the broccoli in boiling water on the stove-top for about a minute.
Step 2: Slice horizontally each chicken breasts using a sharp knife to make a pocket, making sure to leave about half an inch of space from the ends and sides. With a generous amount of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, season the chicken breasts.
Step 3: Combine the steamed and chopped broccoli, bell pepper, garlic, cheeses, and salt & pepper in a large bowl. Into each chicken breast, evenly spoon the mixture. If needed, secure with toothpicks.
Step 4: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 400 degrees F.
Step 5: In a large cast-iron or oven-safe pan, heat a tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook each side for about 2 to 3 minutes until golden.
Step 6: With aluminium foil, cover the dish, transfer to the preheated oven, and then bake until cooked through. This takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
