Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Food

BROCCOLI CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Pound chicken cutlets to 1/4-inch thickness between two pieces of plastic wrap. Sprinkle both sides of cutlets with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Mash cheese wedges with a fork in a small bowl and stir to a creamy consistency. Add broccoli and shredded Cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
• Spread broccoli filling evenly over the middle of each cutlet. Start from one end, roll cutlets up and secure edges with toothpicks.
• Combine flour and paprika in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken rolls in the mixture.
• Heat olive oil in a oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken rolls into skillet and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn over and brown the other side for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
• Place skillet into the preheated oven and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 14 to 16 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove toothpicks and serve.

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 HAM & CHEDDAR CHICKEN ROLL RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Finely chop the broccoli florets, and then transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the cheddar, cream cheese, ham, onion powder, and mix evenly until combined. Set aside.
• In a bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and paprika, then stir to combine.
• Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and slice across horizontally, making sure not to cut all the way through.
• Season both sides of the chicken liberally with the spice mix.
• Place each chicken breast on a double layer of plastic wrap, then cover with more plastic wrap.
• Use a meat pounder to thinly pound the chicken breast and form into a rectangular shape.
• Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
• Lay down two of the flattened chicken breasts into a greased loaf pan lined with parchment paper, slightly overlapping them.
• Place the ham slices evenly across the bottom and sides, hanging the ham over the sides of the loaf pan.
• Spread broccoli mixture evenly on top of the ham, pressing it flat into the edges of the pan.
• Fold over the flaps of ham to completely seal the mixture.
• Place the third flattened chicken breast on top. Use a fork to tuck in the edges, creating a seal.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the loaf looks slightly brown and red on top.
• Cool the loaf in the pan. Release any juices from the pan. Remove the chicken loaf using the parchment paper.
• Slice into 1-inch (2-cm) slices, and serve!
• Enjoy!

BROCCOLI-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Combine poultry seasoning, pepper, curry powder, garlic powder and salt; sprinkle over chicken. Combine broccoli and cheese; place half in the center of each chicken breast. Fold long sides over filling; fold ends up and secure with a toothpick. , Place, seam side down, in an 8-in. square baking pan. Add broth. Cover pan loosely with foil. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove foil; baste the chicken with pan juices. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear. Remove toothpicks before serving. Thicken pan juices for gravy if desired. Serve with rice if desired.

CHEESE AND BROCCOLI STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

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

CHEDDAR BROCCOLI-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Mix cream cheese, broccoli, cheddar and 1 Tbsp. vinaigrette until blended. Place chicken, smooth sides down, on work surface; spread with cream cheese mixture. Starting at one short end, tightly roll up each breast. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if desired.
• Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Pour remaining vinaigrette into shallow dish; place crushed stuffing in separate shallow dish. Dip chicken roll-ups, 1 at a time, into vinaigrette, then into stuffing, turning to evenly coat all sides of each roll-up with each ingredient. Place, seam sides down, on prepared baking sheet; drizzle with butter.
• Bake 35 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Remove and discard toothpicks before serving chicken.

BROCCOLI CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Grease a 9 x 11 in casserole dish.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Flatten chicken breasts by using rolling pin to get membranes out. Make thin.
• Combine onion, 2 tbl garlic, broccoli, mild chz, sharp and almost all of mozzarella cheese n large bowl and stir together.
• Place salt and pepper with beaten eggs in bowl.
• Mix bread crumb and 1/2 of the parmesian cheese in seperate bowl.
• Coat chicken with eggs and then dip into bread crumb mixture.
• Lay each chicken breast stretched out seperatly.
• Spoon broccoli mixture onto flattened chicken and roll up like a burrito and pin shut with 1 clove.
• Repeat with remaining breasts and mixture.
• Top with sauce, remaining garlic and parmesian cheese.
• Cover and cook about 30-35 min depending on over. Chicken should be white and tender when cooked.
• Can be served with pasta and veg.

CHEESY BROCCOLI-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat an 8-inch square casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Combine broccoli, Cheddar cheese, rice, and onion in a medium bowl. Add salt and garlic granules; mix well.
• Cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast with a sharp knife. Stuff each breast with broccoli-cheese mixture, place in the prepared casserole, and sprinkle with poultry rub. Cover casserole with aluminum foil.
• Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).