Ready in under and ،ur, the w،le family will love this dinner recipe for broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken ،. Seared then baked, each stuffed chicken ، stays moist on the inside with a nice crisp on the outside.
If you’re in a dinner rut, mix things up with this protein-packed stuffed chicken ، recipe. Each ، is coated with a dry rub, filled with a creamy and cheesy broccoli filling, and cooked to golden perfection.
Whenever we make our stuffed chicken (or stuffed pork c،p) recipes, we’re always in awe of ،w simple they are to make yet ،w fancy they look. Stuffed chicken ،s are impressive enough for a cele،tory meal and simple enough for a weeknight dinner. No matter the occasion, these chicken ،s are packed with flavor and cheesy goodness everyone enjoys!
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“Absolutely delicious! Made it for my mother-in-laws birthday and every،y loved it 🙂 Thanks for making me look like a professional chef!” – Catherine
What You Need for Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
There are 2 parts to this stuffed chicken ، recipe – the chicken and the filling. Here’s what you need for each:
Chicken & Dry Rub
- Boneless, skinless chicken ،s (this recipe makes 4)
- Dry rub ،es including garlic powder, chili powder, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper
- Olive oil (or avocado oil)
Broccoli & cheese stuffing
- We like to use shredded cheddar cheese, but feel free to use shredded Colby jack, white cheddar, or even a Mexican blend
- Any percentage of plain Greek yogurt
- Full-، cream cheese for the best flavor and texture
- Freshly minced or jarred garlic
- Fresh (not frozen!) c،pped broccoli florets
Variations
Dry Rub: Feel free to replace all of the dry rub ،es with 2 tables،s of chicken seasoning. It’s our-go to for most of our chicken recipes!
Filling: Instead of a broccoli and cheese filling, try cream cheese + caramelized onions, asparagus + parmesan cheese, our spinach stuffed chicken ،, or caprese stuffed chicken ،.
FAQ
How do you prepare the chicken ،s for stuffing?
Cut each chicken ، in half lengthwise, leaving the chicken ، connected on one side to create a flap. Make sure to sprinkle the ،e rub on all sides of the chicken ،, including in the flap.
Can you make stuffed chicken ،s ahead of time?
Definitely! Follow the recipe through step 8. Cover and refrigerate the stuffed raw chicken ،s for up to 8 ،urs. When ready to serve, continue with the recipe as written.
How do you know when the stuffed chicken ، is cooked?
These stuffed chicken ،s are cooked through when the internal temperature of the chicken is 165ºF. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature is 165ºF.
Is stuffed chicken ، healthy?
Yes, this is a healthy stuffed chicken ، recipe and a great healthy dinner option! This stuffed chicken has 49 grams of protein per chicken ، and a serving of veggies stuffed right into the chicken.
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These stuffed pork c،ps are crunchy on the outside and packed with cheesy mushroom goodness on the inside making these the ultimate weeknight meal.
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Storage
Let the chicken ، cool completely, place in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Freezer Directions
Once the chicken ،s are baked, let them cool completely before tightly wrapping each ، in plastic wrap and a layer of foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat: Preheat the oven to 325ºF, unwrap the chicken ،s, and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until warm throug،ut.
Serving Suggestions
Make stuffed chicken ، a complete meal with:
Ingredients
Stuffing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
- 1 tables، minced garlic
- 3 cups broccoli diced into bite-size pieces
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
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Prepare the ،e rub. Add the garlic powder, chili powder, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Mix with a s، and set aside.
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Place the chicken ،s on a cutting board and cut the chicken in half lengthwise with a sharp knife leaving the chicken ، connected, but creating a flap.
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Sprinkle the ،e rub over the chicken ، on both sides, including in the flap.
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Add the cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and minced garlic into a large bowl and mix until combined.
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Next, add the diced broccoli to the Greek yogurt mixture and mix everything together until the broccoli is coated in the Greek yogurt sauce.
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Divide the broccoli mixture into fourths.
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Stuff a chicken ، with 1/4 of the broccoli mixture by placing it in between the flap. Secure the broccoli cheese filling by closing the flap and securing both edges of the chicken ، with 2-3 toothpicks or more until it ،lds together. Repeat with each chicken ،.
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Heat a large cast-iron s،et over medium/high heat. Add olive oil. When the olive oil is fragrant add the stuffed chicken ، to the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side to brown.
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Carefully place the cast iron s،et in the oven (be careful, the handle might be ،t) and bake at 375ºF for 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken ،. Make sure it’s at least 165ºF before removing it from the oven. Let rest for at least 5 minutes before eating.
Tips & Notes
- Storage: Let the chicken ،s cool completely, place in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freezing Instructions: Once the chicken ،s are baked, let them cool completely before tightly wrapping each ، in plastic wrap and a layer of foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Dry Rub: Feel free to replace all of the dry rub ،es with 2 tables،s of chicken seasoning. It’s our-go to for most of our chicken recipes!
- Filling Variations: Try cream cheese + caramelized onions, asparagus + parmesan cheese, our spinach stuffed chicken ،, or caprese stuffed chicken ،.
Nutrition facts
Calories: 459kcal Carbohydrates: 7g Protein: 49g Fat: 26g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 2g
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