Healthier Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Description
This healthy version of broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken is lip smacking good. You will love the yummy goodness of the cheese, the crunchy, golden brown outside of the chicken and the spices that give it wonderful flavor.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, each about 8 oz.
1 c. reduced fat shredded sharp cheddar
1 1/2 c. steamed broccoli, steamed
2 T. fat free cream cheese, room temperature
1 c. Panko breadcrumbs
1/4 c. liquid egg substitute
1 t. garlic powder, plus more to taste
1 t. onion powder
2 t. dried parsley
1 t. salt, plus more to taste
1/2 t. pepper, plus more to taste
Directions
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Slice the chicken across each fillet horizontally, so that there are 2 thinner chicken fillets from each 8 oz. breast. Using a meat mallet, gently flatten the chicken. There will be a total of 6 fillets, about 1/4 inch thick each.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper, and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium sized bowl, combine the still warm broccoli, cream cheese and cheddar cheese; mix well.
In a shallow bowl, combine Panko, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley and salt & pepper; mix.
Place liquid egg substitute in another shallow bowl.
Season what will be the inside of chicken fillets with additional garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spoon broccoli and cheese mixture into the center of each chicken fillet, dividing it equally among the 6 pieces of chicken.
Carefully roll up the chicken and secure with 3-4 toothpicks as needed.
Dredge the stuffed chicken breasts first in the egg mixture, gently shake off the excess, and then dredge in the Panko. Place on baking sheet. Repeat until all stuffed chicken breasts are complete.
Place baking sheet in the oven and bake until chicken is entirely cooked through, about 25-30 minutes.
Cool about 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving.
Makes 6