Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick. This ensures even cooking.

Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the steamed and chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Stuff the Chicken: Take a chicken breast and scoop a generous amount of the broccoli cheese filling and place it in the center. Fold the chicken over to enclose the filling. You may secure it with toothpicks or kitchen twine if necessary. Repeat this step for the remaining chicken breasts.

Season the Chicken: After stuffing, season the outside of each chicken breast with olive oil, paprika (if using), salt, and pepper for additional flavor.

Bake the Chicken: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a greased baking dish. Bake for approximately 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is cooked through.a

Let Rest and Serve: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes before serving. This helps retain the juices.