Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Drizzle chicken with olive oil.

Step 3

Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken.

Step 4

Add cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic, and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt to a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine. Stir in the broccoli.

Step 5

Spoon the cheese mixture into each chicken breast evenly.

Step 6

Slice each piece of bacon in half and wrap each piece of chicken with 2 pieces of bacon.

Step 7

Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Step 8

Place pan under the broiler to crisp the bacon more, if desired.