Best 8 Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Calling all chicken and cheese lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts. This dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that will leave you craving for more. The tender and juicy chicken breasts are carefully sliced open to create a pocket, which is then filled with a creamy and flavorful mixture of broccoli, cheddar cheese, garlic, onion, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Each stuffed chicken breast is then wrapped in crispy bacon and baked to perfection, resulting in a golden brown exterior and a succulent and juicy interior. Alongside the main event, we'll also provide you with two irresistible side dish recipes: a creamy and tangy Caesar salad and a refreshing and flavorful roasted vegetable medley. These accompaniments will perfectly complement the richness of the stuffed chicken breasts, creating a well-rounded and satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN



Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken image

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!

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large chicken breasts
4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups chopped broccoli (smaller pieces)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 clove garlic (minced)
Dash of salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika in a small dish. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken breasts. Rub the seasoning mixture on the chicken and coat entirely.
  • Combine the filling ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Cut out a wide pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  • Stuff each chicken breast with the filling.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once heated, sear the stuffed chicken breasts on each side, but don't cook through. You may need to do this in two batches depending on the size of your chicken breasts. Place all 4 breasts in the skillet and transfer the skillet to the oven.
  • Bake for 25-35 minutes until the chicken breasts are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 55 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 206 mg, Sodium 1156 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BROCCOLI CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN



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This cheesy broccoli chicken is the perfect comfort food on a cold day. By buying thin-sliced chicken cutlets, you save yourself the work of slicing them yourself, however feel free to cut regular-sized chicken breasts if you prefer. Slice in half horizontally, then pound thin to about a 1/4-inch thickness. Feel free to change up the flavor of The Laughing Cow® cheese for variety.

Provided by France C

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 thin chicken breast cutlets
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 wedges spreadable garlic and herb cheese (such as The Laughing Cow®), softened
1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed and finely chopped
¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
8 toothpicks, or as needed
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pound chicken cutlets to 1/4-inch thickness between two pieces of plastic wrap. Sprinkle both sides of cutlets with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Mash cheese wedges with a fork in a small bowl and stir to a creamy consistency. Add broccoli and shredded Cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
  • Spread broccoli filling evenly over the middle of each cutlet. Start from one end, roll cutlets up and secure edges with toothpicks.
  • Combine flour and paprika in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken rolls in the mixture.
  • Heat olive oil in a oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken rolls into skillet and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn over and brown the other side for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Place skillet into the preheated oven and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 14 to 16 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove toothpicks and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 444.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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I've taken the classic flavors of broccoli Cheddar soup and transformed them into a filling for baked chicken breasts. But feel free to grab whatever cheese, herbs and spices you've got and use those instead. This recipe would also work great with cauliflower and/or any type of cheese that has a decent melt factor. Firmer cheeses like Parmesan and Gruyère would be welcome additions, but I'd steer clear of anything that's extra-soft (think Brie or mascarpone) because we want the filling to stay intact.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups broccoli florets (see Cook's Note)
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or other fresh herbs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (see Cook's Note)
Garlic powder, ground cumin or other spices
4 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl then add 2 tablespoons water. Cover the bowl (a large plate works best) then microwave for 2 minutes. Remove the broccoli to paper towels, drain very well and let cool slightly.
  • Chop the broccoli into small, pea-sized pieces then return it to the bowl. Add the Cheddar, cream cheese, chives, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir until well combined.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts on a cutting board, and using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket horizontally into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through to the other side.
  • Divide the broccoli mixture among the chicken breasts, pressing it firmly into each pocket.
  • Season the outsides of the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, salt, pepper and any other preferred spices.
  • Divide the olive oil among two ovenproof skillets set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 2 of the chicken breasts to each skillet. Cook the chicken until seared on one side, about 3 minutes, then flip it once and cook until seared on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the skillets to the oven and continue cooking the chicken breasts until the thickest part of each breast reaches 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and serve.

CHEESY BROCCOLI-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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I don't like eating soup seating the summer months, so I created this stuffed chicken breast to satisfy a craving for broccoli and cheese soup.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 serving nonstick cooking spray
1 ½ cups finely chopped broccoli
4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
½ cup cooked white rice
¼ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic granules
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon tropical poultry rub (such as Savory Spice® Gold Coast Poultry Rub)
aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat an 8-inch square casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine broccoli, Cheddar cheese, rice, and onion in a medium bowl. Add salt and garlic granules; mix well.
  • Cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast with a sharp knife. Stuff each breast with broccoli-cheese mixture, place in the prepared casserole, and sprinkle with poultry rub. Cover casserole with aluminum foil.
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 84.4 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 569.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

BROCCOLI-STUFFED CHICKEN



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I was born in 1936 to a family of eight. Much of our food came from our garden and the henhouse at the back of our city lot. Mother served fried chicken every Sunday, but sometimes she surprised us with this creation. No arguments then as to who got what piece of chicken! -Donald Laugherty, Connellsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Combine poultry seasoning, pepper, curry powder, garlic powder and salt; sprinkle over chicken. Combine broccoli and cheese; place half in the center of each chicken breast. Fold long sides over filling; fold ends up and secure with a toothpick. , Place, seam side down, in an 8-in. square baking pan. Add broth. Cover pan loosely with foil. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove foil; baste the chicken with pan juices. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear. Remove toothpicks before serving. Thicken pan juices for gravy if desired. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 43g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEDDAR BROCCOLI-STUFFED CHICKEN



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Make this evening one to remember with Cheddar-Broccoli Stuffed Chicken. Combine cream cheese, broccoli, cheddar and vinaigrette for a delicious stuffing in chicken breasts, roll them up then coat them in crushed stuffing. These breaded Cheddar Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken breasts are a great weeknight option.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, well drained
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. KRAFT Olive Oil Vinaigrettes - Italian, divided
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1 cup STOVE TOP Everyday Stuffing Mix for Chicken, finely crushed
1 Tbsp. butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Mix cream cheese, broccoli, cheddar and 1 Tbsp. vinaigrette until blended. Place chicken, smooth sides down, on work surface; spread with cream cheese mixture. Starting at one short end, tightly roll up each breast. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if desired.
  • Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Pour remaining vinaigrette into shallow dish; place crushed stuffing in separate shallow dish. Dip chicken roll-ups, 1 at a time, into vinaigrette, then into stuffing, turning to evenly coat all sides of each roll-up with each ingredient. Place, seam sides down, on prepared baking sheet; drizzle with butter.
  • Bake 35 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Remove and discard toothpicks before serving chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST



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Make and share this Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half and butterflied (sliced through the middle-but not all the way through, to make a pocket)
1 1/2 cups steamed broccoli
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cubed Velveeta for a smoother sauce)
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (not a typo, another 1/2 cup)
salt and pepper
garlic powder

Steps:

  • Make cheese sauce: Melt butter in a small sauce pan, and then add flour and stir well.
  • Add milk gradually, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
  • Add salt, pepper and garlic powder, and stir constantly until thickened.
  • Add 1/2 cup cheddar and the cream cheese, and stir to melt.
  • Add 1/4 cup of the broccoli pieces, and stir to combine.
  • Make chicken: Open butterflied chicken pieces.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Place a bit of steamed broccoli and a bit of cheese in each.
  • Fold over, and seal with toothpicks.
  • Heat about 1-2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat, and brown chicken on all sides, until cooked thoroughly.
  • Place chicken in a small casserole dish, and pour cheese sauce over.
  • This may either be browned in the oven, or served as is.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.7, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 99.2, Sodium 359.1, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 1, Protein 23.4

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR CHICKEN ROLLUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Rollups Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, cream cheese, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, cheddar cracker, all-purpose flour, eggs

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ½ cups broccoli, finely chopped, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
8 oz cream cheese, 1 package, softened
3 chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
14 oz cheddar cracker, 1 package
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, microwave 1½ cups (225 g) of broccoli for 1 minute. Add the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and cream cheese. Mix thoroughly, and set aside until ready to use.
  • On a cutting board, butterfly the chicken breasts with a knife. Cut through the chicken breast so you have 6 thinner chicken cutlets. Cover in plastic wrap, and tenderize by beating with a rolling pin or a heavy pan.
  • Remove the plastic wrap, and season with salt and pepper. Place a scoop of the broccoli cheddar mixture on top of a chicken cutlet, and spread until the chicken is covered.
  • Roll the chicken up starting from the tapered end. Use 2 toothpicks to keep the chicken tightly rolled. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
  • Preheat the oven to 325˚F (165˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a plastic bag, crush the cheddar crackers until they have a coarse, sand-like texture. Pour the cracker crumbs into a large bowl. Add the rest of the minced broccoli. Stir to combine.
  • Put the flour into a medium bowl.
  • Whisk the eggs in another medium bowl.
  • Using tongs, place one of the pieces of chicken into the flour. Turn the chicken in the flour until it is fully coated, tap off any excess flour. Place the chicken in the egg, turn until the chicken is coated. Place the chicken in the broccoli cracker crumb mixture, turn until the chicken is fully coated. Repeat with the remaining chicken rolls.
  • Transfer the pieces of chicken to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
  • Let the chicken cool slightly, then remove the toothpicks.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 880 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken breasts cook evenly, use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness. This will also help the chicken breasts tenderize.
  • Use a sharp knife to make a pocket in each chicken breast. Be careful not to cut all the way through the chicken breast.
  • Fill the chicken breast pockets with the broccoli cheddar stuffing. Don't overfill the pockets, or the chicken breasts will be difficult to close.
  • To prevent the cheese from leaking out of the chicken breasts, use toothpicks to secure the openings closed.
  • Bake the chicken breasts at a high temperature (400 degrees Fahrenheit) for a short period of time (20-25 minutes). This will help to keep the chicken breasts moist and juicy.
  • Serve the chicken breasts immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Broccoli cheddar stuffed chicken breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken breasts are juicy and flavorful, and the broccoli cheddar stuffing is creamy and cheesy. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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