Broccoli Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Breast

A low-carb and keto-friendly chicken dish that's full of cheese and hot with flavor. Perfect for dinner this week or gameday this weekend.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 pounds chicken breasts (8 breasts)
• 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
• 2 cups broccoli florets ( approx 8oz frozen or 1 head)
• 2 medium garlic clove ( minced)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese ( crumbled, or feta or Mozzarella)
• 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing (or ranch)
• 1/3 cup hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped, optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Butterfly the chicken partially, creating a pocket instead of a flat piece. See image or post for more information.
2. 2Preheat the oven to 350F. If using fresh broccoli, cut it into bite-sized florets.
3. 3Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chopped broccoli for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. 4In a small dish, combine the salt, onion powder, and paprika.
5. 5Transfer the broccoli mixture to a bowl and let it cool slightly. Stir in the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, half the spice mix, blue cheese dressing, and hot sauce. Mix until well blended.
6. 6Stuff the buffalo broccoli mixture into the chicken breast pockets, then place the stuffed breasts, stuffed side up, in the skillet. Sprinkle the remaining spice mix over the chicken.
7. 7Sear the chicken on both sides for extra flavor. If you're in a hurry, you can skip this step.
8. 8Place into your preheated 350F oven, covered with a lid or foil, for 25 to 30 minutes. Check with an internal thermometer in the bottom and top portions of the breast. I found the bottom cooked more quickly than the top. Once the internal temperature has reached 165F, remove from the oven and allow the bests to sit 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley before serving, if desired.
9. 9Optional. You can add more shredded cheddar to the top 10 minutes before removing from the oven. Allow the cheese to melt.