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Cheesy Stuffed Chicken Breast with Zucchini

4.81 from 52 votes

These Cheesy Stuffed Chicken Breasts with zucchini, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese are delicious and perfect if you're looking for a high protein dinner idea.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

resting time: 5

Total Time: 35

Yield: 2 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

2 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Olive oil spray
Toothpicks

For the filling

1 6-ounce zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
1 1/2 ounces sharp cheddar (shredded*)
1 1/2 ounces 1/3 less fat (block, not tub cream cheese, softened)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1/4 teaspoon kosher 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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Notes

*I prefer grating the cheese myself as opposed to buying pre-shredded for this. It creates a smoother, creamy consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1breast, Calories: 429kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 63g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 9.5g, Cholesterol: 235mg, Sodium: 732mg, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugar: 2g

- WW Points: 7

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