Cheesy Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken With Tomato Rice

Serves: 4

Manley Abshire

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

45

Sweetness

59

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Paprika

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F

2

Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat

3

Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes

4

Stir in the rice until well coated

5

Add the tomato sauce and 3/4 cup water

6

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer

7

Cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 18 minutes

8

Remove from the heat and set aside, covered

9

Meanwhile, mix the broccoli, cheese spread, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a small bowl; set aside

10

Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil

11

Cut three deep slits across the top of each chicken breast at an angle (do not cut through)

12

Rub the chicken with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and season with salt, pepper and the paprika

13

Stuff the broccoli mixture into the slits and transfer to the prepared baking sheet

14

Roast until the chicken is just cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes

15

Fluff the rice with a fork

16

Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper

17

Serve with the chicken

18

Photograph by Ryan Dausch