Description
Delicious Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Rollups featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy broccoli and cheddar cheese mixture, coated with crunchy cheddar crackers, and baked to golden perfection. This comforting and flavorful dish is perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 3 1/2 cups broccoli (525g), finely chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (200g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 ounces cream cheese (225g), softened
Chicken
- 3 chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Breading
- 14 ounces cheddar crackers (390g), crushed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Microwave 1 1/2 cups of finely chopped broccoli for 1 minute until slightly softened. In a mixing bowl, combine the microwaved broccoli with shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and softened cream cheese. Mix well to form a creamy filling.
- Prepare the chicken: Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally to create a wider, thinner cutlet. Season both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill and roll the chicken: Place a generous scoop of the broccoli cheddar mixture onto each butterflied chicken breast. Carefully roll up the chicken breasts around the filling, securing each roll with toothpicks to hold shape during cooking.
- Prepare the breading station: Crush the cheddar crackers into coarse crumbs. Place the flour in a shallow bowl and whisk the eggs in a separate bowl.
- Bread the chicken rolls: Dredge each chicken roll in the flour, ensuring an even coat. Then dip into the egg mixture, followed by coating thoroughly with the crushed cheddar crackers for a crispy crust.
- Bake the chicken: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the breaded chicken rollups spaced evenly. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden and crispy.
- Serve: Allow the chicken rollups to cool slightly, carefully remove the toothpicks, and serve warm. Enjoy your flavorful broccoli cheddar chicken rollups!
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- Microwaving the broccoli helps soften it for easier mixing in the filling.
- Butterflying the chicken breasts creates enough surface area to hold the filling and roll easily.
- Crushing the crackers coarsely provides a crunchy texture; avoid grinding them too finely.
- Remove toothpicks before serving to avoid injury.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the chicken rollups for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
