Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Juicy baked chicken breasts stuffed with tender broccoli and gooey melted cheese, seasoned with savory spices and baked until golden—a satisfying and wholesome main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 oz fresh or frozen broccoli florets, finely chopped
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
Toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Slice a pocket into each breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a bowl, combine chopped broccoli and shredded cheese. Stuff the mixture into each chicken pocket and secure with toothpicks or twine.
- Brush chicken with olive oil or melted butter and place in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before removing toothpicks and serving.
Notes
Use broccoli slaw for a quicker stuffing option.
Swap cheeses—pepper jack, Gruyère, or mozzarella all work well.
Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Serve with cauliflower rice or salad for a low-carb meal.
Freeze stuffed chicken individually and reheat from thawed for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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