Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 8 ounces broccoli florets fresh
• 4 ounces cheddar medium sharp
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• salt
• pepper

1. Blanch the broccoli florets. Drain the excess water.
2. Slice the cheddar.
3. Make a small incision into the chicken breasts and manipulate the knife to create a pocket within the chicken breast, while keep a majority of the edges uncut.
4. Take 4 oz. broccoli and 2 oz. sliced cheddar and stuff it into the pocket of the chicken breast.
5. Heat a pan to medium-high and sear the chicken breast on both sides (roughly 4 minutes per side)
6. Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and cook in the oven at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked.
7. Remove from the oven and allow to set for 3 minutes before serving

chicken breasts, broccoli florets, sharp, garlic, salt, pepper

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Broccoli-Cheddar-Stuffed-Chicken-Breast-1316888 (may not work)