GARLIC CHEDDAR CHICKEN RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• Melt butter in a small frying pan, add half the garlic and saute on low heat about 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and add parsley.
• In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix, cheddar cheese, and remaining garlic.
• Stir in milk and mix (do not over mix).
• Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls (1.5 oz each) onto prepared cookie sheet.
• Bake for 10 minutes.
• Brush or drizzle biscuits with melted butter.
• Bake for 5 more minutes, or until lightly browned on the bottom.

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl then add 2 tablespoons water. Cover the bowl (a large plate works best) then microwave for 2 minutes. Remove the broccoli to paper towels, drain very well and let cool slightly. 
• Chop the broccoli into small, pea-sized pieces then return it to the bowl. Add the Cheddar, cream cheese, chives, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir until well combined. 
• Arrange the chicken breasts on a cutting board, and using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket horizontally into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through to the other side. 
• Divide the broccoli mixture among the chicken breasts, pressing it firmly into each pocket. 
• Season the outsides of the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, salt, pepper and any other preferred spices. 
• Divide the olive oil among two ovenproof skillets set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 2 of the chicken breasts to each skillet. Cook the chicken until seared on one side, about 3 minutes, then flip it once and cook until seared on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. 
• Transfer the skillets to the oven and continue cooking the chicken breasts until the thickest part of each breast reaches 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes. 
• Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and serve.