Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast is filled with a simple broccoli cheese mixture, seared in a skillet, then baked to perfection.
Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast has been a recipe I’ve been wanting to make FOREVER and now that I’ve made it, I wish I would have made it sooner!
So here’s the deal. My kids are not your average children when it comes to food.
I always knew they were more willing to try foods, but when my 6 year old daughter came home from school, saw chopped broccoli on my cutting board and immediately asked if she could eat it… well, that’s just not normal… is it?
Then, when I was making this recipe, she was right by my side, super excited that I was not only stuffing this chicken with broccoli, but also red bell peppers.
She’s not the only one of my kids who gets excited about veggies. I guess I should chalk this one up to a parenting win.
So next time my kids do something completely embarrassing like farting in the middle of church, I’ll just remember that at least they eat their vegetables.
But seriously, this chicken is so easy to make!
Tips for making this Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast:
- Chop your broccoli florets nice and small so they can all fit inside the chicken
- Pick large chicken breasts
- Don’t cut your chicken breast all the way through, just enough to create a pocket
- If you don’t have an oven safe skillet, you can sear the chicken in a skillet first, then transfer to an oven safe dish
My Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast was the inspiration for this recipe. If you haven’t tried that recipe, then you definitely need to get on that.
Before you go making that recipe, give this one a try!
Serve this easy chicken dinner with a side salad and some steamed rice!
Your family will love this super tender chicken and cheesy filling!
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Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast is filled with a simple broccoli cheese mixture, seared in a skillet, then baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts
- salt & pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, divided
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp mayo
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika and 1/2 tsp of the garlic powder. Use a sharp knife to cut a slice through the middle of the chicken breasts, but not all the way through, creating a pocket for the filling.
- For the filling, place the broccoli in a microwaveable dish and add about 2 tablespoons of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 1 minute. Drain any excess water. To the dish add the bell pepper, cheese, mayo, remaining garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until combined, then divide the mixture between the chicken breasts, using a toothpick to secure if necessary.
- Heat a large, oven safe skillet (I prefer to use a cast iron skillet), over medium heat and add the olive oil. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Cover skillet with foil and bake in preheated oven for 15- 17 minutes, or until chicken reads 165 degrees. Let rest, covered for 5 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
*Since these are large chicken breasts, I usually say 1/2 chicken breast is one serving.
Keywords: chicken, broccoli, cheese, stuffed, chicken breast, baked
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If I don’t have a skillet what can I use??
It was very delicious!! I wished you had how many calories per serving in this meal
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Hi Noemi, I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe. The nutrition information for this recipe is found after the instructions at the bottom of the recipe card. Depending on your browser, it may take a minute for this to load. Hope this helps!
If I dont have a skillet what can I use??
I’m not sure if I’m just blind but I can not find the nutritional information
Hi Tiffany, I assure you, you are not blind. The nutrition table is found at the end of the recipe card. Sometimes it takes a minute to load after scrolling down, making it look like its not there. Sometimes leaving the page and going back to it helps too.
This was delicious. I am always looking for new recipes to try with chicken breast. I made this last week, but left out the mayonnaise. I will make again.
That’s great Kara! I’m happy to hear you are enjoying this recipe.
Made this for dinner last night and it was yummy. I added bacon to the filling 🙂 I did have to leave it in the oven a little longer, but the chicken breasts were pretty big so that’s probably why. Thanks for the recipe!
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Hi Teira, That’s great! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it.
I really enjoyed this recipe!!! I’ve made this more than once.
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Hi Lisa, I’m so happy to hear you are enjoying this recipe!
do you have the carb and sugar counts i am diabetic and i am always looking for awesome meals that are low carb
Hi Wanda, the nutritional information for this recipe is located at the bottom of the recipe card.
Making it
I’m so glad you are trying it. I know you will enjoy it!
All I can say is DELICIOUS! I made this for my family tonight with rice and a salad, as you suggested. I didn’t change a thing and it came out perfect! Definitely going to put this on the dinner rotation. Thank you for the recipe!
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That’s great! I’m so glad to hear you are enjoying it.
These are amazing! They are a hit in my house. I found a few other recipes on here I can’t wait to try. Wonderful recipe!
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I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it!
This is first time I have seen someone using broccoli as stuffing. I don’t know how it will taste, but these is new and I am going to try it . Hope the result will be positive. And thank you for the new tips.
I’m hoping you will enjoy it. Thanks for your comments!
I made this for dinner tonight. It was really good. The chicken breast was tender, which was a surprise.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Made this for lunch today… I’ve made a similar one before, just a little more complicated…
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I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Was thinking about making this on the bbq will let you know how they turn out
Do you think these would freeze well after being cooked? Would like to freeze them individually for single meals.
That sounds awesome!
Is there anything you can replace the mayo with?
You can use plain greek yogurt if you would like to skip the mayo.
I was wondering if this recipe would work with thick pork chops
I have not tested this recipe with pork chops.
Looks delicious. I will definitely be making this. Just seems off though. 3 chicken breast to serve 4
If your chicken breasts are medium instead of large 4 is OK. Enjoy!
Can you make this ahead of time. When ready to eat then sear and bake?
Absolutely! You should have good results with this.
I must be having a hard time with finding it however I do not see the nutritional facts on this recipe, do you have them? My family really enjoyed this recipe this evening and I was curious as I’m watching my diet
I just updated this recipe to show the nutrition facts. Thanks for your patience. I’m glad to hear your family enjoyed it!
Delicious! I scaled the recipe back by 1/3 (I’m single) and have four yummy meals! Great recipe!
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Awesome! I’m happy you enjoyed it.
Awesome my wife and I Luved it I used chopped frozen broccoli seared it in a cast iron pan then finished in the oven this one’s a keeperfrank
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Great! Thanks for letting me know.
Delicious! But wondering if I can prep and stuff the chicken breasts and leave in the fridge so I can start cooking right when I get home?
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It really is super easy to make and good! My husband loved it too.
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So glad you two are enjoying it!
Made this tonight by the recipe and the chicken had a great taste but I should have flattened it out some or gotten smaller chicken breast. The only thing I regreted was putting foil over the pan because it steamed it while cooking and the cheese melted away to nothing. The top was also no longer golden brown.
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If you give the chicken a good sear before baking, the chicken will still be golden brown after it’s done in the oven. Putting the foil on allows the chicken to cook quickly and remain juicy without drying out. I would suggest pounding your chicken breasts a little thinner next time if you think that was the issue.
I used this recipe as a guide but changed it a bit. We are low carb in my house at the moment.
I smashed out the chicken flat.
I sautéed onions and garlic and let cool. Broccoli, cheese and mayo but omitted the red pepper.
Then I rolled them and seared as suggested. And baked wrapped in bacon for 15 minutes.
Turned out beautiful! Will definitely do again 🙂
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I made this tonight for supper! No one tried it but me yet but omg I’m gonna be full before he even gets home! Lol I can’t quit eating it! Delicious and 5 stars!
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I am guessing my mistake was baking it to long & also I used steam in the bag broccoli, will try again & use fresh broccoli & cook as directed, also, did you use the very bottom rack in the oven?
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Haha! So glad you enjoyed it!
I rated this recipe 5 stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My partner surprised with me this recipe to help support me with my transitioning to a low carb, gluten-free lifestyle. Boy, for once, I wasn’t even missing carbs! We served it with a Caesar salad as an appetizer. I actually had to fight my teenager for the leftovers & she HATES broccoli! Will become a regular in our house!
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So glad you enjoyed the recipe!