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Posted: 08.31.21Updated: 11.09.21

Your family will go nuts for this BROCCOLI AND CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE! The filling is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender bits of broccoli, the chicken bakes up so juicy, and we wrap the whole thing in bacon! No one will even realize this is a low carb meal.

It’s back to school season and I’m over here like, NOPE.

We’ve always homeschooled our kids, so I’m not one of the moms that gets to wave goodbye at a bus and then go about my day sans kids. Which is nice…I mean, I like my kids.

But, man. They are around A LOT. 😉

Anyway, it’s hectic around here, which is why I’m allllll about the simple dinners that fill tummies and keep people smiling. There is nothing worse than listening to kids complain about dinner.

This broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken is a hit every time. I took my broccoli casserole and changed things up slightly to make it work as a filling for chicken breasts. Seriously good and oh so cheesy.

Plus, the kids don’t really even notice the broccoli because they’re ogling the bacon. That trick works on the husband too. 😉

It’s back to school season and I’m over here like, NOPE.

We’ve always homeschooled our kids, so I’m not one of the moms that gets to wave goodbye at a bus and then go about my day sans kids. Which is nice…I mean, I like my kids.

But, man. They are around A LOT. 😉

Anyway, it’s hectic around here, which is why I’m allllll about the simple dinners that fill tummies and keep people smiling. There is nothing worse than listening to kids complain about dinner.

This broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken is a hit every time. I took my broccoli casserole and changed things up slightly to make it work as a filling for chicken breasts. Seriously good and oh so cheesy.

Plus, the kids don’t really even notice the broccoli because they’re ogling the bacon. That trick works on the husband too. 😉 Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken for the win!

We love this served with air fryer butternut squash and green beans almondine.

Ingredient Notes:

Chicken Breasts – I’ve only ever tried this recipe with chicken breasts, but a reader mentioned using chicken thighs. It would probably work just as well with those.

Cheese – This stuffed chicken recipe uses both Parmesan and cream cheese to get that extra cheesy flavor!

Bacon – My favorite part about this chicken is that it gets wrapped in bacon before it goes in the oven. Bacon makes everything better!

How To:

FAQ’s:

Should I use fresh or frozen broccoli?

I use fresh raw broccoli in this recipe. It cooks in the oven, so no need to first steam it. I have not tried this with frozen broccoli, however it may work.

Do I have to use cream cheese?

I’ve only tried this recipe with the cream cheese so I can’t recommend another substitute. Readers have tried Greek yogurt and ricotta cheese as a sub, and said they worked well.

Can I freeze this recipe?

This recipe should freeze perfectly. Freeze, unbaked, and thaw overnight in the fridge before baking as directed.

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Air Fryer Chicken Legs: The kids are obsessed with these!

Lemon Chicken: The simple sauce is bursting with flavor!

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken: This one is even simpler and oh so good!

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas: Serve these over cauliflower rice.

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Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, about 5 ounces each
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 ¼ cup chopped broccoli
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 slices bacon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Drizzle chicken with olive oil.
3. Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken.
4. Add cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic, and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt to a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine. Stir in the broccoli.
5. Spoon the cheese mixture into each chicken breast evenly.
6. Slice each piece of bacon in half and wrap each piece of chicken with 2 pieces of bacon. 
7. Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
8. Place pan under the broiler to crisp the bacon more, if desired.

Notes

Be sure to chop the broccoli fairly small to make it easy to stuff the chicken.

Swap out the seasoning blend for any that you prefer. This is our standard spice mix for seasoning chicken and it does work well here.

Watch the recipe video above to see how to easily cut the slit into the chicken for stuffing. It's simple, so don't be intimidated!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 385Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 1015mgCarbohydrates: 4gNet Carbohydrates: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 35g

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