Brief Summary
This video demonstrates how to make a spicy broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breast. The recipe involves creating a flavorful filling with broccoli, cheese, bacon, and spices, then stuffing it into a butterflied chicken breast. The stuffed chicken is sliced into pinwheels, cooked in a skillet with potatoes, and finished with a broiled cheese topping.
- The recipe uses simple ingredients and techniques to create a flavorful and satisfying meal.
- The video provides helpful tips and modifications to customize the recipe to your liking.
- The presenter shares personal anecdotes and preferences throughout the video, making it engaging and relatable.
Introduction
The creator starts by expressing her initial reluctance to make a video, as she was just planning to cook for herself. However, due to her affection for her audience, she decided to film the process of making broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breast. She admits that she generally doesn't prefer chicken breasts, but she's trying a new method that she hopes will change her mind.
Preparing the Ingredients
The initial steps involve prepping the ingredients for the stuffing and the side potatoes. Baby red potatoes are scrubbed and rinsed, then set aside. For the stuffing, a small amount of oil is added to a pan, followed by diced onion and about half a pound of petite broccoli florets. The broccoli is separated from the stalk, and the florets are used for the recipe.
Making the Filling
The creator adds butter, black pepper, and a buttery garlic shallot blend to the broccoli and onion mixture. Softened cream cheese is mixed in with the broccoli, along with sour cream, bacon lardons, and shredded cheese. Chicken bouillon and chopped cherry tomatoes from her father's garden are added to the filling mixture.
Stuffing and Preparing the Chicken
The chicken breast is butterflied and tenderized to flatten it while keeping it in one piece. The prepared filling is then spread over the flattened chicken, and the chicken is rolled up. The stuffed chicken is sliced into one to two-inch thick pinwheels.
Cooking the Dish
The oven is preheated to 350 degrees. The chicken pinwheels are placed in a skillet, and the potatoes are added around them. The potatoes are sprayed with olive oil and seasoned heavily with salt, while the chicken is lightly seasoned. The skillet is placed in the oven, and the remaining cheese is added on top. The oven is then switched to a high broil to char the top of the dish. The creator notes that cutting the potatoes in half or parboiling them beforehand would have been beneficial.
