Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken

A deliciously tender and flavorful chicken breast stuffed with a mixture of broccoli and cheese, perfect for a healthy dinner option.

Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken

3.77 from 17 votes

A deliciously tender and flavorful chicken breast stuffed with a mixture of broccoli and cheese, perfect for a healthy dinner option.

Servings 1 people

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 piece chicken breast boneless and skinless
• 1/2 cup broccoli chopped
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a small bowl, mix chopped broccoli and cheddar cheese.
• Slice the chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
• Stuff the broccoli and cheese mixture into the pocket of the chicken breast.
• Season the outside of the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
• Place the stuffed chicken breast in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
• Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Calories: 350kcal

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: chicken, healthydinner, stuffed

Cooking Method: Baked

Diet: Meatlovers

Time: 30-45 Min

Level: Easy

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