Cream Cheese and Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy, cheesy, and veggie-packed filling, baked to golden perfection. A fast, easy, and satisfying weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Oven preheated to 375°F (190°C)
- Medium bowl
- oven-safe skillet
- Meat thermometer
- Toothpicks optional, for securing chicken
- Airtight container for leftovers
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts roughly the same size
- 1 cup steamed and chopped broccoli florets bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz softened cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese your favorite kind
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine steamed broccoli, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally through the thickest part, stopping about half an inch from the other side to create a pocket.
- Season the inside and outside of each chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Divide the filling evenly among the four chicken breasts and spoon into the pockets.
- Fold the chicken breasts back over the filling. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and a meat thermometer registers 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken breasts rest in the skillet for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or skillet. For substitutions, consider Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or pepper jack cheese. Sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers can be added to the filling. Fresh chives or parsley, or a breadcrumb topping are also great additions.