Broccoli Cheese-Stuffed Chicken

This broccoli stuffed chicken made with frozen broccoli and a mixture of Cheddar and spreadable herb cheese is the perfect comfort food on a cold day.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 258 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• toothpicks
• 3 thin chicken breast cutlets
• 3 wedges spreadable garlic and herb cheese (such as The Laughing Cow®), softened
• 1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed and finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Combine flour and paprika in a shallow bowl.

Step 2

Place chicken cutlets between two pieces of plastic wrap; pound with a mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Mash spreadable cheese with a fork in a bowl until creamy. Stir in broccoli and Cheddar until well combined. Spread mixture over the middle of each cutlet, then roll cutlets over filling and secure the edges with toothpicks. Dredge in flour mixture.

Step 4

Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken into the skillet and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Step 5

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the 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 before serving.