Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe Recipe - Easy Chicken Recipes (2024)

Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast is filled with a delicious broccoli cheese mixture, seared in a skillet, and then baked to perfection. Super easy and super scrumptious!

Why we love this Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Recipe

This recipe is great for sneaking veggies onto my kids plates! Here’s why I keep making it on pretty much a weekly basis:

• Juicy. The cream cheese stuffing helps keep these chicken breasts super moist.
• Classic. Who doesn’t love broccoli and cheese?!
• Fun. Easy to whip up and perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.

Variations to Try

There are so many different fillings you could use with this chicken. Try some of these options:

• Spinach and Feta: Replace the chopped broccoli with chopped spinach. and substitute the shredded cheddar cheese with crumbled feta cheese.
• Sun-Dried Tomato and Mozzarella: Add ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the filling mixture, use shredded mozzarella cheese instead of cheddar cheese, and sprinkle some dried basil or Italian seasoning over the chicken breasts before baking.
• Bacon and Ranch: Cook 4 slices of bacon until crispy, then crumble them into small pieces; combine the crumbled bacon with the filling mixture; and sprinkle some ranch seasoning or ranch dressing mix over the chicken breasts along with the other seasonings.
• Mushroom and Swiss: Sauté 1 cup of sliced mushrooms in a little olive oil until softened, mix the sautéed mushrooms with the filling mixture, and use shredded Swiss cheese instead of cheddar cheese.
• Mediterranean: Replace the chopped broccoli with a mixture of chopped kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, and feta cheese; add a sprinkle of dried oregano and a squeeze of lemon juice to the filling mixture; and top the chicken breasts with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese before baking.

How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover stuffed chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat chicken in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until warmed through.

How to Freeze

Freeze stuffed chicken breasts tightly wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this easy chicken dinner with a fresh side salad, garlic green beans or some mushroom rice. If you want it even more hearty, you could go for some mashed or roasted potatoes. For a healthier twist, try some grains like couscous or quinoa.

More Stuffed Chicken Recipes We Love

• Stuffed Chicken Marsala
• Taco Stuffed Chicken
• Balsamic Stuffed Chicken
• Stuffed Chicken Parmesan
• Buffalo Stuffed Chicken
• Stuffed Chicken Piccata

How to make Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Step by Step

Season the chicken:In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/4 tsp paprika. Drizzle the 4 chicken breasts with 4 tbsp olive oil, then rub the seasoning mixture evenly all over the breasts.

Make the filling: In a bowl, combine 2 cups chopped broccoli, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 6 ounces of cream cheese, 1 garlic clove and salt and pepper to taste.

Create the pockets: Slice a wide pocket into each chicken breast. Do not cut all the way through!

Stuff the chicken: Stuff each chicken breast with an even amount of filling.

Sear the chicken: Heat 2 tbsp of oil in an oven safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts on each side but do not cook all the way through.

Bake: Bake the chicken at 375°F for 25-35 minutes.