Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
These Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken breasts are filled with cheddar and broccoli, then rolled up, breaded and baked in the oven or air fryer!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
- 8 thin chicken breast cutlets (about 3 to 4 ounces each)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons water
- 0.75 cup whole wheat or gluten-free seasoned breadcrumbs
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (cut in half) 3 oz total
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
- olive oil spray
- toothpicks
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a sheet pan with oil.
- Place broccoli in the microwave with 1 tablespoon water, cover and cook 1 minute until soft. Drain and season with 0.25 teaspoon salt.
- In a small bowl, combine egg, water and a little salt and beat with a fork; set aside. Fill a second bowl with breadcrumbs.
- If the chicken isn’t 0.25-inch thin, pound it thin with wax paper and a mallet. Season both sides of the chicken with 0.5 teaspoon salt. Place a 0.5 slice cheese in the center of the chicken and top with 2 tablespoons broccoli.
- Roll the chicken around to completely cover cheese, using toothpicks to secure the ends, if needed.
- Dip chicken into egg wash, then breadcrumbs and transfer to a sheet pan. Spray both sides of the chicken with oil and bake about 25 minutes, until cooked. Remove toothpicks and eat.
Notes
This recipe can also be made in an air fryer. Preheat air fryer to 400F. Follow the same breading and stuffing steps. Place in air fryer basket, spray with oil, and cook for 14-16 minutes, turning halfway, until cooked through.