Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken is an easy family meal that is a personal favorite of mine.
Making smarter meal choices, has been a big focus for me, especially over the past few months. I have switched my daughter to a mostly organic diet, and I’m eating a good deal more organic foods along with her. I’m also working on losing weight, and I must say the focus on really nourishing, rather than just feeding us, has made than much easier. While no food has been “banned”, nutrient rich foods have become our staples. We are eating a lot more fruits and vegetables, more organic foods and fewer refined foods.
It has been about 2 months since we committed to these dietary changes. The first few weeks were expensive, but I soon realized by eating out less, not buying junk food, and paying attention to where the good deals were, the cost started to even out. I find I am satisfied with fewer overall calories, since cravings are pretty much gone. While my autistic daughter has not made any earth shattering changes, I can see that she has better focus. Her fine motor coordination seems to be improving too.
Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
I thought I would show an example of a meal that incorporates these dietary preferences. I made Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Maple Butternut Squash and Creamy Bacon Zucchini Noodles for lunch today. It was a filling meal, with lots of vegetables and plenty of protein.
Making Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
This is a very easy stuffed chicken recipe. The cheese and broccoli provide plenty of flavor, for this low-carb entree. (Full recipe below.)
The Horizon Organic Singles are a pre-portioned simple way to include the cheese, and the Earthbound Farms Organic 9 oz, broccoli bag is plenty for four portions.
Just fill, roll up and secure with toothpicks. Then rub on some seasoning before baking.
Making Maple Butternut Squash
(Full recipe below.)
While it is fall, and butternut squash is enjoying seasonal popularity, it is a great vegetable that shouldn’t be overlooked the rest of the year.
Frozen Earthbound Farms Organic Butternut Squash is a great way to incorporate this brightly colored veggie into meals. It doesn’t need much seasoning. I only used allspice, maple syrup, olive oil and a little sea salt.
The butternut squash was then baked along with the broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken.
Creamy Bacon Zucchini Noodles
(Full recipe below.)
Zucchini noodles are a personal favorite of mine. They give you the sensation of eating noodles, but without the refined starch.
Uncured turkey bacon and a creamy sauce adds heartiness to this zucchini noodle recipe. The uncured bacon is nitrate-free, and the turkey version is lower in fat. The sauce is made with 2% milk, which is just rich enough to ensure creaminess. Chicken base is mixed into it, rather than stock, since the zucchini will release quite a bit of liquid during cooking.
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed
- 4 Horizon Organic Cheese Slices
- 1 bag frozen Earthbound Farm Organic broccoli
- Italian seasoning
- sea salt
- toothpicks
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Heat the broccoli according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
- Butterfly each chicken breast. Then place a cheese slice inside each.
- Squeeze out excess water in the broccoli with your hands before placing a handful on top of cheese.
- Wrap the chicken around filling and secure with picks. Then flip over and rub on seasoning and sea salt.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes.
- 1 bag frozen Earthbound Farms Organic Butternut Squash
- 1/2 tbs olive oil
- 1/2 tbs pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp or generous pinch allspice
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Toss the frozen butternut squash with other ingredients.
- Place seasoned squash in non-stick roasting pan or baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes.
- 2-3 small zucchini squash
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 slices uncured turkey bacon chopped
- 1/4 large sweet onion diced
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp dry oregano
- 1/4 cup 2% Horizon Organic Milk
- 1 tsp chicken base msg-free
- 1 1/2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Spiralize the zucchini.
- Place oil in non-stick skillet over med-high heat. Once hot add the turkey bacon.
- Saute the turkey bacon until edges just start to brown, then add onions. Stir frequently.
- As soon as the onions are soft, add garlic. Stir for 1 minute, then add the zucchini noodles and oregano. Stir, then mix the chicken base into the milk, and add to the zucchini noodles. Stir frequently.
- Once sauce has thicken a bit and zucchini noodles are cooked, turn off burner and mix in the grated Parmesan.
This conversation is sponsored by Horizon. The opinions and text are all mine.
Brandi says
Oh my looks absolutely delicious! I want to try that zucchini. My kids would wrinkle their noses at the broccoli stuffed chicken, but would love try it with hubs for a date night at home.
Carol says
I’ve been trying to eat more veggies lately too. That chicken and broccoli recipe looks heavenly.
Alli says
Your stuffed chicken looks so good and I love that it’s made with top-quality, whole, organic ingredients. I’ll try this one soon!
Mary Edwards says
This looks absolutely delicious. I just printed out the recipe so I can try it this weekend!
Wildish Jess says
I’m not a broccoli eater but that squash and zucchini noodles look delicious!
Savannah Miller says
I have a hard time working healthy food into my diet. But that chicken recipe looks so yummy!! I wonder if it would taste good with a pepper jack cheese, that way I could add a little spice, I may try it both ways 🙂
Angelic Sinova says
OH. MY. GOD. I need this Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken recipe in life. I LOVE broccoli so much and am always looking for fun new recipes and ways to incorporate it into my meal. I’ll definitely be trying this recipe out ASAP <3
Jennifer Mitchell says
This meal looks really delicious! I love that idea of stuffing chicken with broccoli and cheese – I can’t wait to try this out!
Heather says
Wow, that looks delicious! I’m with you on making smarter food choices. I don’t know if its something with my age, but I can clearly feel the difference know when I’m eating healthier. I don’t know if i was just oblivious before, or if age has made more sensitive to the affects of junk food, but I enjoy healtheir food so much more than I enjoy junk food these days.
alexandria waning says
OK. I need a spiralizer. Where did you get yours?! I’m obsessed with pasta so I wanna try some veggie noodles.
Robin Gagnon says
The simple hand twist ones can be picked up at most dept stores.
Melissa says
This looks so yummy! I love the idea and will be trying this soon. I know my family would love this and who doesn’t love a good cheesy meal?
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Bonnie @wemake7 says
That looks like a really great meal. We too have been changing the way we eat. It takes more time to cook from scratch but I love it. =) Can’t wait to try this.
Colette S says
Ooh you had me at butternut squash!!!
What a few recipes. I want it all here!
Thanks for sharing!
kayla says
Oh my! They look amazing! Definitely will have to try I love broccoli! Your pictures are great also!
Brittany says
I love stuffed chicken and this recipe sounds SO delicious!
Tiffany says
I have never tried making stuffed chicken before because honestly I was a bit intimidated. I must admit you make this actually look like I could pull it off and have a great meal to boot! Thanks for sharing!
Chantal says
Oh my! I lover broccoli and cheese and having it stuff in chicken would be absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing!