broccoli chicken
This broccoli chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts stuffed with delicious broccoli and cheddar cheese, rolled up and baked to golden perfection. A healthy and easy dinner option packed with flavor!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 8 pieces thin chicken breast cutlets about 3 to 4 ounces each
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons water
- 0.75 cups whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs gluten-free optional
- 4 slices cheddar cheese cut in half (3 oz total)
- 0.75 teaspoons kosher salt
- olive oil spray
- toothpicks
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Spray a sheet pan with olive oil spray.
- Steam broccoli in microwave with 1 tablespoon water, covered, for 1 minute until soft. Drain and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg, water, and a pinch of salt to make egg wash. Fill another bowl with breadcrumbs.
- If chicken breast cutlets aren’t thin enough, pound them to 1/4 inch thickness using wax paper and a mallet. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Place half a slice of cheddar cheese in the center of each chicken breast. Top with 2 tablespoons of the prepared broccoli.
- Roll chicken around filling tightly, securing ends with toothpicks if necessary.
- Dip each rolled chicken piece in egg wash, then dredge in breadcrumbs. Place on prepared sheet pan and spray both sides with olive oil spray.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and golden. Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
This recipe is great for meal prep and can also be cooked in an air fryer for a crispy finish. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make it gluten free.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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