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Andrew Fowler

Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 7 ounces each
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup finely chopped broccoli blanched and dried
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 3 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Cut a pocket into each breast and season inside and out with salt and pepper.
  2. Mix broccoli, cheddar, cream cheese and garlic powder and stuff the pockets. Secure with toothpicks.
  3. Brown chicken in oil in an oven-safe skillet for 2 minutes per side, then transfer to the oven.
  4. Bake 18 to 24 minutes until the thickest chicken reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes and remove toothpicks.