Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Baked Potato With Chicken Food

CHEDDAR BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN STUFFED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the olive oil and salt to coat. Place the potatoes directly on the baking rack and bake for 50-60 minutes or until done.
• While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a medium sauce pan and whisk in the cornstarch. Cook the mixture until it starts to turn golden and then slowly whisk in the milk. Stir in the garlic powder, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook the mixture until it begins to thicken, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add both cheeses and stir until smooth.
• Transfer the potatoes to a serving platter and slice down the middle being careful to not cut all the way through. Pinch the sides of the potato at each end of the slit and press to open. Season the inside of the potato with salt and pepper if desired. Stuff the potato with the chicken and broccoli and top with cheese sauce. Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR STUFFED BAKED POTATO WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees with the oven rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Rub the potato with 1 tablespoon olive oil until it is well coated and sprinkle the skin with 1 tablespoon salt. Place the potatoes on the parchment lined baking sheet. Roast the potatoes whole (don't poke any holes in it) until it is soft when you squeeze it with your hand. The baking time will depend on the size of your potato, but usually 45 minutes - 1 hour.
• While the baked potatoes are baking, make the broccoli, cheddar and chicken filling. Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil, then the chopped chicken breast. Season with salt and pepper. Cook about 4 minutes, flipping half way thru, until starting to turn golden brown. Then add in the broccoli and onion. Season again with salt and pepper. Cook about 8-10 more minutes, until the chicken is cooked thru, and the broccoli and onion are softened. Add in the garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove the pan from heat and set aside.
• When you take the baked potatoes out of the oven, drop each one onto the counter or cutting board from 10" up. By dropping it, you loosen the inside of the potato so it is light and fluffy inside when you cut into it.
• Cut a slit down the length of the baked potato, pinch the edges together to make the opening bigger, and scoop out the potato from the skin. Transfer the potato to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and add butter and sour cream. Mash with a potato masher. Then fold in the broccoli chicken mixture and 1-1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese. Taste for seasoning, and add more salt/pepper/butter/sour cream/cheese if desired.
• Scoop the potato mixture back into the potato skins, then transfer them back to the parchment lined baking sheet. Top the potatoes with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Serve warm.

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl then add 2 tablespoons water. Cover the bowl (a large plate works best) then microwave for 2 minutes. Remove the broccoli to paper towels, drain very well and let cool slightly.
• Chop the broccoli into small, pea-sized pieces then return it to the bowl. Add the Cheddar, 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 horizontally into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through to the other side.
• Divide the broccoli mixture among the chicken breasts, pressing it firmly into each pocket.
• Season the outsides of the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, salt, pepper and any other preferred spices.
• Divide the olive oil among two ovenproof skillets set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 2 of the chicken breasts to each skillet. Cook the chicken until seared on one side, about 3 minutes, then flip it once and cook until seared on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the skillets to the oven and continue cooking the chicken breasts until the thickest part of each breast reaches 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and serve.

BROCCOLI STUFFED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice off tops of baked potatoes ( do not slice in half but keep the potato whole except for the slice off the top). Carefully scoop out insides of potato and place in bowl. If necessary, heat potato in microwave. Mash the potato with the butter until smooth. Add the scallion, sour cream, and 2 cup cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Carefully fold in broccoli. Stuff filling back into potatoes. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with paprika