Cream Cheese and Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breasts: The Best Comfort Dish
A delightful dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy mixture of cream cheese and broccoli, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cooked broccoli, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, chopped broccoli, garlic powder, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Slice a pocket in each chicken breast and fill with the cream cheese mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear each chicken breast until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some Italian herbs on the chicken before cooking.
- Consider serving with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese and Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Comfort Food, Chicken Recipes