We LOVE stuffed chicken recipes, there are so many different recipes such as our Bacon Mushroom Stuffed Chicken and the juicy Ham Cheese Stuffed Chicken.
BROCCOLI CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN-
If you like stuffed chicken breasts, this broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken must go on your to-try list! Not only is the chicken absolutely delicious, but the dish is also so easy to make!
INGREDIENTS:
The Chicken & Filling-
Chicken breast– a large chicken breast is neededBroccoli florets– raw broccoliShredded cheese– any cheese will workDiced tomatoes– dice any tomatoesSeasoning– salt and pepper
Wine Sauce-
Small onion– sweet or regular onionButter– unsalted butterGarlic cloves– minced or finely choppedAll-purpose flour– to thicken sauceChicken broth– regular or low sodiumHeavy whipping cream– will give the sauce richnessWhite wine– any white wineSeasoning– salt and pepper
How to make Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken-
Don’t be intimidated by this recipe, it’s not hard to make at all. Read the recipe all the way through and you’ll be good to go.
STUFF CHICKEN-
Prep oven– Preheat the oven to 375°F.Beat chicken– Beat large chicken breasts so it’s even in thickness. Butterfly the chicken by cutting it in the center but don’t cut all the way through, we just need a pocket.Make filling– Finely chop the broccoli. In a small bowl, combine the broccoli, cheese, tomatoes and lightly season with salt and pepper.Fill chicken– Carefully fill the chicken breast with the filling and secure with a toothpick.Cook– Sear both sides of the chicken until golden. Remove the toothpicks from the chicken, just hold the chicken with a fork as you remove the toothpicks.
MAKE SAUCE-
Saute onion– Add the onion and butter into a skillet and cook until onion is fragrant, remove the onion and discard. TIP: If you don’t mind onions, just finely chop them and keep them in the sauce, don’t discard.Thicken sauce– Add the garlic to the sauce and cook until fragrant. Quickly whisk in flour and mix.Add liquids– Add the wine and cook. Add the broth and heavy whipping cream and season with salt and pepper.
BAKE CHICKEN-
Add the chicken back into the sauce and bake at 375°F covered with foil for 15-20 minutes.Serve and enjoy.
MAKE AHEAD-
This is a great recipe to prepare in advance. Prepare the chicken breast per instructions and the sauce. Then, just refrigerate both separately. To serve– Just cover the chicken in the sauce and bake. You’ll need to bake an additional 5-7 minutes because the chicken is cold.
WHAT KIND OF WINE CAN I USE?
You want to use any dry wine. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc, or Chardonnay are all great choices (I used Chardonnay in this recipe). You don’t have to purchase an expensive bottle for cooking. Mine was like $7.00 and it works great!
MORE CHICKEN RECIPES:
Chicken is by far one of our favorite meats to cook, we have so many different Chicken Recipes. Here are some of our favorite recipes:
Lemon Garlic Chicken Chicken MarsalaLemon ChickenChicken WingsAir Fryer Chicken Breast
