15 Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes That Are Packed with Flavor

Why settle for boring chicken when it’s so easy to upgrade?

March 23, 2023

By: Kristie Collado

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Our Best Ideas for Stuffed Chicken Breast

If you’re anything like us, chicken breast makes an appearance at the table at least once a week. Chicken is a family-favorite, after all. As long as you know how to cook a juicy chicken breast and have a handful of recipes you can rely on, it makes for a simple, satisfying main. The only problem is that it can get boring after a while—especially if you’re always turning to your same baked chicken recipes, for example. That’s why we love stuffing chicken breast with lots of fillings. For just a little bit of extra work, you can amp up the flavor while still having an easy chicken dinner that’s doable any night of the week. Need an idea or two to get you started? You’ll find plenty here, starting with this kale and sweet corn-packed option. The Pepper Jack cheese adds a bit of heat while binding the stuffing. If spicy’s not your thing, you can substitute Monterey Jack or Havarti, instead.

Get the Recipe: Spicy Kale and Corn Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This winning weeknight dinner takes a bit of work, but it's ready quick (and well worth the extra effort). With hundreds of 5-star reviews, there's no denying this recipe is one to add to the regular rotation.

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Cheesy Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken with Tomato Rice

Every bite of this chicken is packed with flavor, thanks to a simple mixture of broccoli, garlic-and-herb cheese spread and fresh lemon zest.

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Goat Cheese and Herb Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Once you taste the bright-and-creamy filling in these sauteed chicken breasts, you'll never want to eat poultry any other way. The blend of tangy goat cheese, sunny lemon zest and fresh green herbs guarantees that every bite is full of flavor.

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Greek Spinach-Stuffed Chicken

We love the fresh flavors of Greek cuisine so it only makes sense that we incorporated a few in this quick-and-easy dish: salty feta cheese and sweet, sun-dried tomatoes.

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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts

Boneless skinless chicken breasts stay moist and flavorful when wrapped in bacon and roasted. Plus, a filling of cream cheese flavored with onions, garlic and Worcestershire sauce infuses the meat with even more flavor from the inside.

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Spinach-Artichoke Dip Stuffed Grilled Chicken

Jeff's creamy, stuffed chicken is surprisingly simple to make. Don't skip the step where you refrigerate for an hour, though. It's the key to making sure the filling is firm enough to stay in place while the chicken bakes.

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Stuffed Chicken Divan with a Sherry Dijon Sauce

We've updated this classic dish while still keeping all the elements that people love: crisp broccoli, juicy chicken, and a tasty Parmesan sauce. By stuffing the chicken breasts we were able to cut down on the overall cheese in the dish while still maximizing flavor. A mixture of low-fat evaporated milk, broth and sherry with a touch of cornstarch makes a creamy sauce that tastes as rich as the full fat version.

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Pecan-Stuffed Chicken Breast

If you're ready to take your cooking skills to the next level, this is the recipe for you. You'll get plenty of practice stuffing and rolling chicken breast and you'll even make a pan sauce for serving.

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Nopales-Stuffed Chicken

Cactus pads, or nopales, have been consumed for generations. Studies suggest that nopales may control blood sugar levels in some people. I think they have a flavor similar to green beans. They are available at most Latin markets and come cleaned to make it much easier to prepare at home.

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Grilled Barbecue Bacon-Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts

You'll find all your favoite flavors tucked into this chicken breast (bacon, barbecue sauce and Cheddar cheese, to name a few). What's not to love?!

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Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This family-favorite is ready in a flash. Just be sure you don't rush the cooking process; fry the chicken in batches so that the tempertaure of the oil stays high enough to cook each piece to the perfect golden-brown.

Get the Recipe: Sunny's Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts (Chicken Cordon Bleu)

Couscous Stuffed Chicken Breast

This recipe packs ordinary chicken breast with a variety of Mediterranean flavors. You'll find feta, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomates, garlic, lemon and more.

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Pecan-Crusted Stuffed Chicken

The key to this flavorful chicken dish is to pound the chicken breast until it has an even thickness all the way across. That will make it easier to roll after you add the filling — and will help ensure that the poultry cooks evenly.

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Bacon-Wrapped Blue Cheese-Stuffed Chicken

The trick to perfectly stuffed chicken breast? Stick a small, sharp knife into the thick end of the chicken and cut about 2/3 of the way into the breast. That way, you won't run the risk of poking the knife out the other side of the chicken and making a hole for the filling to escape!

Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Green Beans and Smashed Potatoes with Green Onions