Cream Cheese Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe
Delicious and creamy chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful mixture of broccoli and light cream cheese. This easy stovetop recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken with a cheesy, vegetable-filled center, perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breasts
Filling
- 1 cup broccoli, chopped finely
- 2 oz light cream cheese
Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste (optional)
- Olive oil, for cooking (lightly coating the skillet)
Instructions
- Gather ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients including chicken breasts, finely chopped broccoli, light cream cheese, and your preferred seasonings.
- Tenderize chicken: Tenderize each chicken breast by pounding them gently until they are about 1/4 inch thick. Then cut each breast into 4 equal pieces.
- Prepare filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli with the light cream cheese until well blended.
- Stuff chicken: Place about one-quarter of the broccoli and cream cheese mixture in the center of each flattened chicken piece.
- Roll and secure: Carefully roll each chicken piece around the filling and secure the edges with a toothpick to keep the stuffing inside while cooking.
- Cook chicken: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat the bottom with olive oil. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet and cook on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Serve: Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet, discard toothpicks, season as desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute light cream cheese with regular cream cheese for a richer taste.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly by checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Adding garlic powder, paprika, or Italian seasoning can enhance the flavor.
- Use toothpicks made of bamboo and soak them in water prior to cooking if baking to prevent burning; here it’s stove-cooked so less critical but still helpful.
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