Ingredients
- 4 substantial boneless chicken breasts, skin removed
- 3 cups of vibrant broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cups of generously shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 oz. of soft room-temperature cream cheese
- 1 Tablespoon of freshly chopped chives or alternate herbs
- Garlic powder, cumin, and other preferred spices to taste
- 1/4 cup of quality olive oil, separated into halves
Instructions
Initiate the preparation by preheating your oven to a moderate 400°F.
Put the crisp broccoli in a safe microwave bowl, and drizzle 2 tablespoons of water over them. Secure the bowl with a large plate and microwave the contents for 2 minutes.
Upon removal, carefully drain the broccoli, patting dry with paper towels.
Mince the broccoli into tiny, bite-sized morsels and place them back in the bowl.
The next step is to introduce the shredded cheddar, cream cheese, chives, and a pinch each of salt and pepper to the bowl. Blend this mix thoroughly.
Position the chicken breasts on a sturdy chopping board. With a sharp knife, carve a lengthy pocket into each piece, ensuring not to sever through completely.
Split the broccoli and cheese concoction evenly among the chicken breasts, compressing it into each cavity.
Lavishly season both sides of the chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and your spice selection.
Separate the olive oil into two ovenproof pans over medium heat. Once the oil simmers, nestle two chicken breasts into each pan.
Sizzle the chicken on one side for 3 minutes, flip, and continue to sear for another 2-3 minutes.
Shuttle the pans into the preheated oven, allowing the chicken to cook until the thickest part registers 165°F, typically 10-15 minutes.
Once cooked to perfection, remove from the oven and serve. Savor every bite of this unique blend of flavors.
Broccoli and Cheddar Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 substantial boneless chicken breasts, skin removed
- 3 cups of vibrant broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cups of generously shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 oz. of soft room-temperature cream cheese
- 1 Tablespoon of freshly chopped chives or alternate herbs
- Garlic powder, cumin, and other preferred spices to taste
- 1/4 cup of quality olive oil, separated into halves
Instructions
Initiate the preparation by preheating your oven to a moderate 400°F.
Put the crisp broccoli in a safe microwave bowl, and drizzle 2 tablespoons of water over them. Secure the bowl with a large plate and microwave the contents for 2 minutes.
Upon removal, carefully drain the broccoli, patting dry with paper towels.
Mince the broccoli into tiny, bite-sized morsels and place them back in the bowl.
The next step is to introduce the shredded cheddar, cream cheese, chives, and a pinch each of salt and pepper to the bowl. Blend this mix thoroughly.
Position the chicken breasts on a sturdy chopping board. With a sharp knife, carve a lengthy pocket into each piece, ensuring not to sever through completely.
Split the broccoli and cheese concoction evenly among the chicken breasts, compressing it into each cavity.
Lavishly season both sides of the chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and your spice selection.
Separate the olive oil into two ovenproof pans over medium heat. Once the oil simmers, nestle two chicken breasts into each pan.
Sizzle the chicken on one side for 3 minutes, flip, and continue to sear for another 2-3 minutes.
Shuttle the pans into the preheated oven, allowing the chicken to cook until the thickest part registers 165°F, typically 10-15 minutes.
Once cooked to perfection, remove from the oven and serve. Savor every bite of this unique blend of flavors.
