Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts stuffed with broccoli, cheddar and cream cheese, baked to a golden, melty finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Filling

07 - 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
08 - 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
10 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light coating of oil.
02 - Combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and reserve.
03 - Pat the chicken breasts dry and use a sharp knife to carefully slit a pocket into each piece without slicing through completely.
04 - Rub the outside and inside pockets of each chicken breast with olive oil and the prepared seasoning mix.
05 - In a mixing bowl, blend chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until uniform.
06 - Evenly fill each chicken pocket with the broccoli cheese mixture and secure the opening with toothpicks if needed.
07 - Place the prepared chicken breasts onto the baking sheet in a single layer.
08 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the cheese is bubbling.
09 - Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before removing toothpicks and serving.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • The pockets of melted cheese and crisp-tender broccoli make each bite a little celebration.
  • This is one of those dishes that comes together quickly but feels like a restaurant treat.
02 -
  • If you skip drying the chicken, you may end up with a watery bottom and not that nice roasted edge.
  • Swapping cheeses changes the mood entirely—Swiss has a nutty sweetness, cheddar brings sharp comfort.
03 -
  • Don't overstuff the chicken—it's tempting, but too much filling will leak out.
  • A little Dijon in the mix wakes up all the flavors, so don't skip it if you can help it.

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