BROCCOLI AND CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN
We’ve always homeschooled our kids, so I’m not one of the moms that gets to wave goodbye at a bus and then lounge around all day reveling in the freedom. (This may not be what you do, but this is exactly what I would do if I were in your shoes.)
Anyway, it’s hectic around here, which is why I’m allllll about the simple dinners that fill tummies and keep people smiling. There is nothing worse than listening to kids complain about dinner.
Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
This simple stuffed chicken recipe is favorite with my kids!
Per serving: 385 calories, 27g fat, 35g protein, 4g carbs, 2g fiber = 2g net carbs
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 385 kcal
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt divided
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 ¼ cup chopped broccoli
4 ounces cream cheese softened
¼ cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Drizzle chicken with olive oil.
Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken.
Add cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic, and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt to a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine. Stir in the broccoli.
Spoon the cheese mixture into each chicken breast evenly.
Slice each piece of bacon in half and wrap each piece of chicken with 2 pieces of bacon.
Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Place pan under the broiler to crisp the bacon more, if desired.