Description

This delicious, Cheesy Stuffed Chicken Breast with zucchini, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese are perfect for a high protein dinner idea.

Yield: 2servings | Serving Size: 1breast

Ingredients

26-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/2teaspoongarlic powder

1/2teaspoononion powder

1/2teaspoonpaprika

1/8teaspooncayenne pepper

1/2teaspoonkosher salt

Olive oil spray

Toothpicks

For the filling

16-ounce zucchini, grated and squeezed dry

1 1/2ouncessharp cheddar, shredded*

1 1/2ounces1/3 less fat, block, not tub cream cheese, softened

1garlic clove, minced

1/4teaspoonkosher salt

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

• Use a sharp knife to slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Make sure you don’t cut all the way through, just enough to create a place for the zucchini mixture to go.

• In a medium bowl combine the zucchini filling ingredients.

• Divide the zucchini mixture between the chicken breasts and stuff into each. Skewer each breast along the seam with toothpicks to keep the filling in place.

In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

• Season both sides of each chicken breast with the spice mixture and set aside.

• Heat a large, oven-safe or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Spray evenly with olive oil then sear the chicken breasts on each side, for about 2 to 3 minutes, until browned. A large spatula works well here to flip the breasts while keeping the filling intact.

• Transfer skillet to oven to finish cooking, about 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165 degrees F. Alternatively, you can place seared stuffed breasts on a parchment lined sheet pan before placing in the oven.

• Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before eating. (Don’t worry if the filling oozes out a little. The crispy bits are delicious.) Remove toothpicks and enjoy!

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