Our broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breasts are simple and delicious. Made in just 30 minutes with steamed broccoli and mozzarella cheese along with cream cheese, these are a kid favorite!
For more chicken breast recipes, try our Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry, Buffalo Chicken Breast, Crockpot Chicken and Noodles , Buffalo Chicken Breast and Baked Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole. All easy to create and packed with flavor!
Looking for side dishes to serve with this cream cheese chicken? Instant Pot Red Potatoes, Veggie Mac and Cheese or Hasselback Potatoes with Cheese are all great options!
To get started on this broccoli stuffed chicken, gather the equipment and ingredients. Then, follow the steps below!
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- fork and spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 fresh lemon optional
How To Make
Mix the stuffing ingredients
Start by adding the steamed broccoli, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and garlic powder to a large mixing bowl. Blend well using a fork to easily mix the cream cheese with the other ingredients.
PRO TIP: For an easy steaming method, learn how to make Instant Pot Broccoli (without a steamer basket) then squeeze any excess water from the steamed broccoli before adding to the mixing bowl.
Stuff the chicken breasts
Once you learn how to stuff chicken breasts, you can easily use the method for this recipe or to stuff chicken with any ingredient combination. Stuffed Chicken Parmesan and Fajita Stuffed Chicken Breasts are two other tasty stuffed chicken recipes.
Place the chicken breasts onto a cutting board. Then, cut a pocket into the chicken by slicing lengthwise, but not all the way through.
PRO TIP: If the chicken breasts are thick, first cut them in half, lengthwise then cut the pocket to speed up the cooking time.
Using a spoon, divide the broccoli mixture equally and stuff into the pockets.
Cook the chicken
Next, warm a skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and let it get hot.
Add the stuffed chicken breasts then season with salt and pepper. Let the chicken cook for 5-6 minutes. Flip then cook an additional 5-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Serve immediately.
PRO TIP: Squeeze a drizzle of fresh lemon juice onto chicken right before serving for a flavor boost.
Frequently Asked Questions
The broccoli can easily be swapped with any other ingredient if desired – from cooked spinach to bell peppers, mushrooms to asparagus.
Fresh or frozen broccoli can be used. Either way, steam the broccoli then squeeze any excess water before mixing with the other ingredients.
This dish can be prepped up to a day ahead, stored covered in the fridge then cooked the next evening before serving for dinner.
Substitute the cream cheese with Boursin cheese.
More Chicken and Cheese Recipes
- Chicken & Cheese Pinwheel
- Buffalo Chicken Breast
- Chicken Enchilada Crock Pot Meal
- Healthy Chicken and Rice Crockpot Recipe
- Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti
- Chicken and Bacon Pasta
- Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
- Healthy Crack Chicken Pasta
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Equipment
- fork and spoon
- sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature ✅
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ✅
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder ✅
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts ✅
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 fresh lemon optional
Instructions
- Mix the stuffing ingredients. To the mixing bowl, add the steamed broccoli, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and garlic powder. Blend well using the fork to mix in the cream cheese.1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, steamed, 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ⭐️Stuff the chicken breasts. Place chicken breasts onto a cutting board. If the chicken breasts are thick, first cut them in half, lengthwise. Then cut a pocket into the chicken by slicing lengthwise, but not all the way through. Using a spoon, divide the broccoli mixture equally and stuff into the pockets.1.5 pounds chicken breasts
- ⭐️Cook the chicken. Warm the skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and let it get hot. Add the stuffed chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, then let cook for 5-6 minutes. Flip then cook an additional 5-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Squeeze a drizzle of fresh lemon juice onto the chicken if desired. Serve right away.1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper, 1/2 fresh lemon
Notes
Substitutions
- Boursin cheese for the cream cheese
- cooked spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms or asparagus for broccoli
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Nutrition
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Nancy Santoro says
I have this chicken in the oven now for 45 minutes now after frying for six minutes on both sides and not approaching 165*. Just getting there now
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Hi Nancy! I’m sorry the chicken took so long for you. If you’re using really large chicken breasts next time you can cut them in half then follow the recipes as written. I’m assuming the size of the chicken is what caused the longer cooking. I hope it worked out in the end.