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Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken

ChickenOvenDiner-Style

Time: 55 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

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Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken is basically a balanced meal in every bite! You get your protein packed-in thanks to that perfectly seasoned piece of pleasant poultry! And you get your veggie intake brought to you by some tender, garden-fresh broccoli! There's a little melty cheese here and a little savory seasoning there for a meal you won't be able to resist. Serve Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken with your favorite healthy carb and you've got yourself the most delicious, food-pyramid-friendly dinner you could ever imagine!

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -In a bowl, combine the poultry seasoning, the white pepper, the curry powder, the garlic powder, and the salt.

Step 3 -Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken halves.

Step 4 -In a bowl, combine the broccoli and the cheese.

Step 5 -Place 1/2 of the broccoli mixture in the center of the chicken halves.

Step 6 -Fold the long sides of the chicken halves over the filling, folding the ends up, and secure with toothpicks.

Step 7 -Place the chicken halves, seam-side down, in a square 8-inch baking pan.

Step 8 -Pour the broth over the chicken halves.

Step 9 -Cover the pan loosely with foil and bake the chicken halves, about 30 minutes.

Step 10 -Discard the foil and baste the chicken halves with the pan juices.

Step 11 -Bake the chicken halves, uncovered, until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.

Step 12 -Discard the toothpicks and serve.

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