Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Servings

2 servings

Total Time

35–40 minutes

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Ingredients

Chicken

• 2 chicken breasts

• Salt & black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tbsp olive oil

Filling

• 1 cup broccoli, finely chopped

• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

• 2 tbsp cream cheese

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Sauce (Optional but recommended)

• 150 ml heavy cream

• 50 ml chicken broth

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp parmesan cheese

Garnish

• Fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

• Slice a pocket into each chicken breast.

• Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

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2. Make the Filling

Mix together:

• broccoli

• cheddar cheese

• cream cheese

• garlic

Stuff the mixture into the chicken.

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3. Cook the Chicken

• Heat oil in a pan.

• Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden.

• Transfer to oven at 180°C (350°F) and bake 15–20 minutes until cooked through.

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4. Make the Sauce

• In a pan, combine cream, broth, butter, and parmesan.

• Simmer until slightly thick.

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5. Serve

• Slice chicken to reveal the cheesy center.

• Pour sauce over.

• Serve with steamed broccoli.

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✨ Flavor profile

• juicy, tender chicken

• creamy, cheesy filling

• rich, comforting sauce

Perfect for:

• family dinner

• meal prep

• high-protein meals