Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

This cheesy broccoli chicken is the perfect comfort food on a cold day. By buying thin-sliced chicken cutlets, you save yourself the work of slicing them yourself, however feel free to cut regular-sized chicken breasts if you prefer. Slice in half horizontally, then pound thin to about a 1/4-inch thickness. Feel free to change up the flavor of The Laughing Cow® cheese for variety.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 3 servings

Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients

3 thin chicken breast cutlets

salt and ground black pepper to taste

3 wedges spreadable garlic and herb cheese (such as The Laughing Cow®)

softened

1 cup frozen broccoli florets

thawed and finely chopped

¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

8 toothpicks

or as needed

1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon olive oil

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Spread broccoli filling evenly over the middle of each cutlet. Start from one end roll cutlets up and secure edges with toothpicks.

Step 5

Combine flour and paprika in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken rolls in the mixture.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Nutritional Information

Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 258.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 30g 60%

Carbohydrates: 6.5g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 12.4g 19%

Saturated Fat: 4.8g 24%

Cholesterol: 75.8mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 1383.6IU 28%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.1mg 93%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 29.6mg 49%

Folate: 46.4mcg 12%

Calcium: 108.2mg 11%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 31.8mg 11%

Potassium: 274.7mg 8%

Sodium: 444.4mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 111.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.