5 Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes {Best Ever!}

Name: Best Ever Stuffed Chicken Breast {5 Flavours!}
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 medium-sized chicken breasts; broccoli florets, finely chopped; Shredded cheddar cheese; Sundried tomatoes, finely chopped; Spinach or arugula; Shredded mozzarella cheese; Asparagus, chopped; Provolone cheese slices; Spinach, chopped; Canned artichokes, drained and chopped; Cream cheese or goat cheese; Mushrooms, thinly sliced; Shredded Swiss cheese

These Stuffed Chicken Breasts are the BEST! Try broccoli cheddar, margherita, spinach artichoke, mushroom swiss or asparagus provolone.

Ingredients and substitutions

Olive oil – or another neutral cooking oil such as canola oil or avocado oil.
Chicken breasts – you’ll need boneless skinless chicken breasts for this recipe. You can try using chicken thighs, but they’ll likely fall apart.

Broccoli cheddar stuffing

Broccoli florets – you can also try using cauliflower florets.
Shredded cheddar cheese – feel free to swap out for another shredded cheese of your choice like mozzarella or Swiss.

Margherita stuffing

Sundried tomatoes – roasted red peppers would be the best substitute here.
Spinach – arugula, Swiss chard, kale or another leafy green can be used.
Shredded mozzarella – swap out for another kind of cheese like fresh mozzarella or cheddar.

Asparagus provolone stuffing

Asparagus – try using leeks or broccoli instead.
Provolone – Havarti, gouda or mozzarella would all be yummy.

Spinach artichoke stuffing

Spinach – try another dark leafy green like kale, Swiss chard or arugula.
Canned artichoke – asparagus would be a good substitute for artichoke.
Cream cheese – try using goat cheese or even feta instead.

Mushroom stuffing

Mushrooms – any variety of mushrooms will work.
Shredded Swiss – swap out for another kind of cheese such as cheddar or mozzarella.

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How to make stuffed chicken breast

Prepare the stuffing ingredients.
Cut and stuff the chicken breasts.
Bake for 22-25 minutes.
Serve with your choice of sides and enjoy!

5 Best Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes

I rounded up some of my favourite stuffed chicken recipes! Feel free to get creative with the toppings and add in whatever you're craving.

Margherita stuffed chicken

This stuffed chicken breast recipe offers a low-carb take on your favourite margherita pizza, with spinach, shredded mozzarella and sundried tomatoes.

Mushroom swiss stuffed chicken

This chicken breast is stuffed with fresh mushrooms and shredded Swiss cheese! It's simple but so delicious.

Broccoli cheddar stuffed chicken

Sneak some veggies into your family's meal with this yummy chicken breast stuffed with broccoli florets and shredded cheddar cheese.

Spinach artichoke stuffed chicken

This stuffed chicken tastes like your favourite spin dip, but as a main course! It's stuffed with chopped spinach, artichokes and cream cheese.

Asparagus provolone stuffed chicken

Stuff your chicken breast with fresh asparagus and Provolone cheese for some cheesy, low-carb goodness.

How to butterfly a chicken breast

Butterflying is a common technique for making a chicken breast thinner so it cooks faster, or to prepare a pocket to hold the stuffing. For these stuffed chicken breast recipes, you’re going to butterfly the chicken and load it up with delicious fillings!

Once you’ve prepared the ingredients you want to stuff your chicken breasts with, use a sharp chef’s knife to create a pocket for the filling to bake in. Using a sharp knife and a clean work surface makes this much easier.

Here are the steps on how to butterfly a chicken breast:

Place the chicken breast onto a cutting board and hold your knife along the long side of the breast.
Using your other hand to hold the chicken stable, carefully slide the knife through the breast, stopping just before the knife reaches the other side. Open the breast so you have one larger, much thinner chicken breast.
Place your choice of ingredients onto one half and then flip the other half back over the fillings. The ingredients will cook right inside the chicken breast. If you use a lot of filling, you may need to use toothpicks to keep everything secure.

Then, simply bake the stuffed chicken breasts just as you would any other chicken dish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to stuff the chicken breasts?

The best way to stuff a chicken breast is to butterfly the chicken breast, add one to two tablespoons of stuffing ingredients and then bake. You don’t want to add too much stuffing, or your stuffed chicken breast will fall apart! A couple tablespoons is really all it takes for you to get all those amazing flavours in theses stuffed chicken recipes.

What should you serve on the side?

Since these stuffed chicken breast recipes are pretty hearty and filling on their own, I recommend serving something small as a side dish. I don't think you need a starch and veggie with these – even just a simple side salad or arugula will do.

Can you air fry this recipe?

You can definitely try air frying these stuffed chicken breasts! Place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry for 8 to 10 minutes per side at 400°F.

How do you seal the stuffed chicken?

The easiest way to seal the stuffed chicken after you've added in the toppings is using toothpicks. The toothpicks will hold the chicken together while it bakes, then you can remove them before serving.

Can you use chicken thighs?

I'd recommend using chicken breasts for this recipe, as it's hard to stuff chicken thighs without them falling apart. Plus, since chicken breasts are bigger, you'll have more room to add in all your fillings.

Storing and reheating

These stuffed chicken breast recipes will last in the fridge for up to 4 days. Store them in glass meal prep containers to make them easy to microwave straight out of the fridge.

To reheat, simply sprinkle some water over top of the chicken so it doesn’t dry out, then stick it in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. I actually prefer to slice up the chicken beforehand so that it reheats more evenly, but that's just my personal preference!

Freezing this recipe

These stuffed chicken recipes are super freezer-friendly, and you can freeze the stuffed chicken in glass containers for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat, sprinkle a bit of water over top of the chicken then reheat them in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes at 350° Fahrenheit.

You can also freeze uncooked stuffed chicken breasts in freezer-safe Ziploc bags or glass containers depending on the fillings. Broccoli cheddar, spinach & artichoke and margherita will freeze the best raw. The night before you want to make the chicken, let it defrost in the fridge overnight then follow the recipe card instructions to cook it fresh.

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5 Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes {Best Ever!}