To the bowl, add the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, chives, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir until well-combined.
Arrange the chicken breasts on a cutting board, and using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket lengthwise into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through to the other side …
Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast is filled with a delicious broccoli cheese mixture, seared in a skillet, and then baked to perfection. Super easy and super scrumptious!
INGREDIENTS:
4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 oz. cream cheese, at room temp
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh chives or other fresh herbs
Garlic powder, cumin, or other spices
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl then add 2 tablespoons water. Cover the bowl (a large plate works best) then microwave the broccoli for 2 minutes.
Remove the broccoli from the microwave and drain it very well on paper towels.
Chop the broccoli into small, pea-sized pieces then add it back to the bowl.