Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Submitted by MellyBelly

"My husband saw a frozen version of this in the freezer section at the grocery, I turned it over to look at the fat and caloric count and quickly told him NO...I decided that I would make a healthoer low fat version."

 

• Ready In: 36mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Broccoli Stuffing

• 1 cup Miracle Whip light
• 10 ounces fresh broccoli, steamed and chopped (You can use frozen, I prefer FRESH)
• 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup of shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
• 1⁄2 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cleaned)
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning

directions

1. Pre-Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. To prepare Broccoli stuffing combine broccoli, miracle whip, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses in a bowl.
3. Lightly Mix and place in a baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking oil.
4. Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes.
5. To prepare Chicken cut a slit down the middle of the breast almost all the way through.
6. Take your Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, and Spices and place them in a frying pan.
7. ( Heat on Medium).
8. You will want to cook the chicken in the pan for atleast 10-12 minutes on each side, until the breast are no longer pink.
9. Let chicken Breast and Stuffing Cool. (KEEP OVEN AT 350 Degrees).
10. Heapingly Stuff Chicken Breast with the Broccoli and Cheese Stuffing.
11. Place in a baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking oil, and sprinkle the colby-jack cheese over them.
12. Cover with foil and place in oven for 35-40 minutes.