Cheese and Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breast

Submitted by Erica_Hildebrand

"What can I say but MMM. I tried this one day instead of Chicken Kiev and it's been a fave ever since."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 4 breasts

ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 bunch broccoli, cooked and cooled
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning

directions

1. Take each chicken breast and cut in half leaving a small amount attached in back as to allow for stuffing.
2. Fry each side just until the chicken is no longer pink.
3. Set aside ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
4. In a bowl mix the rest of the ingredients together stirring gently just to combine.
5. Take the cheese and broccoli mixture and stuff chicken quite full.
6. Fasten with toothpicks along edges or tie loosely with butchers twine.
7. Place in a baking pan and cover with remaining cheese.
8. Cook in a 350° oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Reviews

[JBs Girl]

Very Very good, at first I thought it read italian breadcrumbs, so I put two tablespoons of them in. I think I will leave it with breadcrumbs for next time, it held everything together nicely. I to had remaining stuffing so I set it aside and at about 15 minutes remaining I put it on top.

 

[marycarter_265]

I prepared this for a banquet of 55 people the other night. It was a BIG HIT everyone loved it.Very easy to do . I stuffed the chicken with uncooked brocolli and cheese and let it cook on 350 for 45 mintues. The thickess part reach 185. It was perfect.Served over rice with melted cheese on top.

 

[Charles0273]

I topped this with Chicken Mushroom Mornay Sauce...FABULOUS!

 

[Canadian Girls Cook]

I've made this a few times now and everytime it turned out quite well. Last night however I decided because there is so much left over filling I would put the leftover filling around the chicken pieces to cook and added a can of cheddar cheese soup. It was delicious! Served it over cooked egg noodles...big hit and I will definitely make it that way again!

 

[Schnaswin]

This was not only quick and easy, but tasty! Will def. make again. Only used 1 1/2 C. of cheese for two chicken breasts