Delicious Pecan Chicken Stuffed with Cream Cheese and Broccoli

This recipe combines juicy chicken breasts, creamy cream cheese, tender broccoli, and crunchy pecans for a mouthwatering meal that will satisfy your taste buds. Perfect for a special dinner or a family-friendly weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
2. In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, broccoli, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the cream cheese mixture.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the pecans, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
5. Coat each stuffed chicken breast with the pecan mixture.
6. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and brown the chicken breasts on all sides.
7. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
8. Serve the pecan chicken breasts sliced with your favorite side dishes.

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