Broccoli And Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

Name: Broccoli And Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half and butterflied (sliced through the middle-but not all the way through, to make a pocket); 1 1/2 cups steamed broccoli; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cubed Velveeta for a smoother sauce); 2 tablespoons cream cheese; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (not a typo, another 1/2 cup); salt and pepper; garlic powder

Servings: persons

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half and butterflied (sliced through the middle-but not all the way through, to make a pocket)
1 1/2 cups steamed broccoli
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cubed Velveeta for a smoother sauce)
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (not a typo, another 1/2 cup)
salt and pepper
garlic powder

1
Make cheese sauce: Melt butter in a small sauce pan, and then add flour and stir well.
2
Add milk gradually, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
3
Add salt, pepper and garlic powder, and stir constantly until thickened.
4
Add 1/2 cup cheddar and the cream cheese, and stir to melt.
5
Add 1/4 cup of the broccoli pieces, and stir to combine.
6
Make chicken: Open butterflied chicken pieces.
7
Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
8
Place a bit of steamed broccoli and a bit of cheese in each.
9
Fold over, and seal with toothpicks.
10
Heat about 1-2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat, and brown chicken on all sides, until cooked thoroughly.
11
Place chicken in a small casserole dish, and pour cheese sauce over.
12
This may either be browned in the oven, or served as is.

367

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half and butterflied (sliced through the middle-but not all the way through, to make a pocket), 1 1/2 cups steamed broccoli, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Broccoli And Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broccoli And Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

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