Description
Stuffed chicken breasts baked with a creamy broccoli and cheese filling for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, black pepper, and paprika
- 14 ounces broccoli florets, blanched and finely chopped
- 5 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 5 ounces cream cheese
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley or dill, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish
- Slice chicken breasts to create pockets
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika
- Mix broccoli, cheeses, egg yolk, seasoning, and herbs
- Fill chicken breasts and secure if needed
- Arrange in baking dish
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Rest before serving
Notes
- Cheddar or Monterey Jack can replace mozzarella
- Broil briefly for extra browning
- Store leftovers up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 165mg