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This Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast is an easy-to-make and delicious chicken breast recipe that’s loaded with a cheese and broccoli mixture for a perfect low-carb and tasty meal.
You will also love my asparagus-stuffed chicken breast and my spinach and cheese stuffed chicken breast.
Looking for a tasty, low-carb, easy-to-make chicken dinner recipe? Make this broccoli-stuffed chicken breast recipe that’s super tasty and perfect for either lunch or dinner.
Chicken breast stuffed with a delicious broccoli and cheese mixture, pan-seared on each side for a few minutes and then grilled in the oven to perfection. This stuffed chicken recipe is also keto-friendly for those who are on a low-carb diet. My kids love all sorts of stuffed chicken breast recipes and think they are so fancy!
Serve it with some lemon ricotta pasta or some garlic-roasted potatoes.
Recipe highlights
- Super easy but yet fancy chicken dish you can cook for guest or your family.
- It is so tasty, you would want to make it all the time.
- Wholesome and packed with protein. Makes for a great low-carb meal to enjoy as is.
Ingredients you will need
This is just a quick list of ingredients you will need. Full measurements are listed further down below.
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts or four large breasts.
- Salt and pepper, to taste.
- Oil: I used Olive Oil, but you may use avocado oil.
- Seasonings: Garlic Powder, Paprika, Italian Seasoning
- Broccoli florets: you can also use frozen broccoli
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Cream Cheese: you may use low fat.
How to make it
- Preheat your oven to 375 F.
- Place the chicken on a chopping board and using a sharp knife, slice through the middle to create a pocket for the stuffing.
- Repeat with all the chicken breasts, then season with salt, pepper, paprika and Italian seasoning on all sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine broccoli with shredded cheese, garlic powder, and cream cheese. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into the chicken breasts and secure the pocket using toothpicks.
- Heat oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, then transfer to the oven and bake for an additional 15-17 minutes.
- A meat thermometer inserted in the middle of the chicken should read 165F. Enjoy!
What to serve it with
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Creamy Wild Mushroom Pasta
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Garlic Butter Mashed Cauliflower
- Parmesan Oven Roasted Cauliflower
- Spinach and Mushroom Pasta
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Frequently asked questions
The best way to avoid eating undercooked chicken would be to test it with a digital food thermometer. The internal temperature of the stuffed chicken breast should be 165*F to be sure that the chicken is cooked thoroughly and ready.
Yes, you can use frozen broccoli florets to make stuffed chicken breasts. I recommend you allow it to thaw ahead of them first before using it for the stuffing.
Yes. You can skip the oven. In step 5 after searing each side, cover it and lower the heat to medium to low. let it steam/cook for 3-4 minutes per side or so and check with a thermometer for doneness.
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- Mexican Grilled Chicken Bowl
- Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
- One Pan Cranberry Roasted Chicken Skillet
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Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts, or 4 large breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, divided
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 Cup Small chopped broccoli florets
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ¼ Cup Cream Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 F.
- Place the 1.5 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts on a chopping board and, using a sharp knife, slice through the middle to create a pocket for the stuffing.
- Repeat with all the chicken breasts, then season with Salt and pepper, to taste, ½ teaspoon Paprika, and 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning on all sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 Cup Small chopped broccoli florets with 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, and ¼ Cup Cream Cheese. season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into the chicken breasts, and secure the pocket using toothpicks.
- Heat 1 tablespoon Olive Oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, then transfer to the oven and bake for an additional 15-17 minutes.
- A meat thermometer inserted in the middle of the chicken should read 165F. Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Cream cheese can be light or fat-free
- Cheddar cheese can also be light
- Frozen broccoli can be used instead of fresh
- Avocado oil in place of olive oil
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This was so delicious, definitely one of my favorite chicken recipes. I will be making this more often, it was a huge hit! I don’t normally leave reviews, but I had to rave about this one!
We love this recipe too. Glad you enjoyed it
Wow, this was great, followed recipe exactly except used frozen (thawed) broccoli, it’s very easy to prepare, hubby and I loved it, will make this for an upcoming dinner party!, and yes, its that good !!!,,,!
Thanks Rena!,,
so glad you loved it. Thank you!
Thank you so much made this for dinner for my family and they loved it thank you so much for your step by step video they want me to do this stuffed chicken dinner again tomorrow again for dinner lol thanks for making my day easy to do and delicious looking forward to look up more of your videos
That’s amazing. So glad your family loved it.
I see where it calls for a teaspoon of garlic powder divided and someone commented on it do I put the full teaspoon in with the mixture?
Yes, put the full teaspoon. sorry about the typo
We looooved this one!
We will be making this again for sure!
Chicken was nice and most, and that cheesy stuffing…. couldn’t get enough of it!!
Thank you!
The recipe calls for garlic powder, but the directions don’t mention it at all.
Hi Sue. We are fixing that right now. Sorry about that
Awesomeness
Thank you
I cooked this recipe exactly as written and it was amazing!! I did have to cook it at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes to get the chicken to 165 degrees. It was probably the best chicken I have ever cooked.
Thanks for the feedback Jo
can i bake it in the oven with out the stove and if so what temp and how long
I have made this recipe twice and it was absolutely delicious both times!! The only change I made the second time was I used nonfat cheddar and cream cheese. I was assured by my family it was great either way. I love this recipe it’s a definite keeper!!
Great substitute. So glad you and your family loved this recipe. Thanks for the feedback.
Omg Thank you it was the perfect Birthday dinner for my mother-in-law Definitely filling. My son said it’s a definite make again dish and even my husband loved it which is awsome because there’s things I make that he doesn’t like n says never again lol but this dish was a thumbs up all the way around the table So I’m going to go look at other recipes of your to try thanks again have a great night
You made my day Tasha. Thank you so much. So glad your son and mother-in-law loved it! Happy Belated Birthday to her!
The recipe calls for garlic but there’s no mention of the garlic in the directions.
Did I miss something?
Hi there. Yes, you are right. We just fixed it. The garlic powder goes in with the broccoli and cheese mix.
Do have to cook the broccoli first before placing it in the chicken?
No. It will cook with the chicken
Tanx for the recipe its very nice
Glad you liked it.
Does the calorie count/estimate include all of the regular ingredients, or the light options?
It’s for regular ingredients
Can you back the chicken in sted of frying it
Yes you can
Hi Rena,
Does this also apply to frozen broccoli??? Should frozen broccoli sauteed or thawed out first???
Hi Rena,
Does this also apply to frozen broccoli? Should frozen broccoli be sauteed or thawed out first?
You can use frozen broccoli. Yes thaw it first and no need to sautee
Could you bake this in the oven?
Yes you can
I will be making this today, thank you for the recipe.. wish you a speedy recovery xxx
Thank you so much
Fantastic! I didn’t have cream cheese and so I subbed sour cream and it was still great!
Yay! goos to know it tastes good with sour cream too! Thanks for the feedback
I almost read all of your recipes. They are simple to make and great taste. I can’t wait to try this one !
Thank you.
Hi look yummy could I just cook it in the oven and if so at what temp and how long thanks have a great day
Same temperature. Not much changed other than maybe adding another 5 minutes to the cooking time. Make sure the chicken is browned and cooked through.
5 stars. Just made this for my girlfriend and she loved it. I’m glad she suggested stuffed chicken breast and I’m glad I chose this dish. The cream cheese is the secret ingredient. Great recipe will def be adding to my repertoire.
Thanks John. So happy you both loved it.
Next on my list!! Looks delicious ❤️
I hope you like it.
Amazingly written recipe and even better photographs. This was a very descriptive account of a very eventful dish by itself. Thank you. Must try!
Thank you so much.