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Aug
First grab your trimmed chicken breasts and cut a deep pocket into each breast. Place the cheese and broccoli packet in the center of a flattened chicken breast then wrap the chicken around it securing the edges of the chicken together with toothpicks.
Remove from the heat.
Broccoli stuffed chicken breast recipes. Season chicken breasts with a generous sprinkle of Italian seasoning garlic powder paprika salt and pepper. In a large bowl combine the steam and chopped broccoli bell pepper garlic. Spoon the mixture into the chicken breasts and secure the pocket using toothpicks.
Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side then transfer to the oven and bake for additional 15-17 minutes. A meat thermometer inserted in the middle of the chicken should read 165F.
How to make broccoli stuffed chicken. First grab your trimmed chicken breasts and cut a deep pocket into each breast. I dont quite butterfly the chicken but youll come close.
To do this place on hand on top of the chicken to hold it in place and use a knife to slice the chicken nearly in half. Dont cut all the way through. Stuff each chicken breast with 14 of the broccoli mixture by placing it in between the flap.
Secure the broccoli cheese filling by closing the flap and securing both edges of the chicken breast with 2-3 toothpicks or more until it holds together. Place the cheese and broccoli packet in the center of a flattened chicken breast then wrap the chicken around it securing the edges of the chicken together with toothpicks. Repeat for the remaining chicken breasts.
Prepare 3 bowls for the breading process. In a skillet heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the broccoli and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and broccoli mixture to a bowl and mix to combine.