19 Best Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes

Stuffed chicken breast can be an excellent option for a filling lunch or satisfying dinner. Chicken breast is economical, lean and full of protein, making it one of the healthier dinner choices too.

Chicken breast is a great ingredient on its own, however it’s made even better when stuffed with other ingredients. We’ve scoured the internet to bring you the best stuffed chicken breast recipes!

While searching high and low for these recipes, we were looking for recipes that were fairly easy without compromising on flavour. Looking for dinner party inspiration? We found a few recipes that bring a little flair to the table too!

We love these different stuffing stuffed chicken breast recipes and think you’ll love them too.

1. Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breast

This takes the humble mushroom and turns it into something bold and garlicky. Start by sautéing the mushroom and spinach together – browning the mushrooms brings out all those delicious earthy flavours.

Cut slits in the chicken breast, stuff generously with the mushrooms and cheese, then brown in an oven-proof skillet before finishing it in the oven.

 

2. Cheesy Fajita Stuffed Chicken

This Mexican-inspired fajita stuffed chicken is the perfect simple dinner, especially if you have spare bell peppers to use up!

It couldn’t get more simple than sautéing the bell peppers and onion until slightly charred, seasoning and stuffing the chicken breast with the bell pepper mix and topping with cheese, before frying in a skillet. This is a satisfying dinner with a great kick of vegetables.

 

3. Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

Satisfy your spinach-and-cheese pastry cravings with this easy recipe! The chicken is sliced ‘hasselback style’ for even cooking and is fully baked in the oven, making this the perfect recipe for family dinners or larger crowds.

This recipe includes nutrient-rich artichokes and can easily be made vegetarian by omitting the bacon at the very end.

 

4. Stuffed Tuscan Chicken

One pan? Tick. Quick? Tick. This Tuscan chicken recipe is an absolute crowd-pleaser! Here, chicken breasts are stuffed with a drool-worthy combination of mozzarella, cream cheese and sun-dried tomatoes for a perfectly seasoned meal – it even includes spinach for a green kick.

This chicken breast can be cooked on a stovetop, in an air fryer or baked in the oven.

 

5. Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Need more vegetables in your life? This is the recipe for you! Little florets of broccoli and finely diced bell peppers bring a light touch to these chicken breasts.

This recipe is seared in a skillet before being cooked in the oven to achieve a perfectly caramelized exterior. With this recipe, you can also add additional vegetables into the mix like corn, carrots or peas.

 

6. Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breast

This recipe leans heavily on cajun seasoning – a blend originating in Louisana and consisting of garlic, paprika, pepper, cayenne and oregano. It’s bold and spicy but you can certainly control the spice levels by altering the amount of cayenne you include.

This chicken breast is stuffed with mushrooms, bell peppers and cheese and is coated in cajun seasoning before being baked until fully cooked.

 

7. Cheese and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Prosciutto is an Italian dry-cured ham, usually sliced very thinly, bringing a wonderful salty flavour to any recipe. This recipe is reminiscent of an Italian summer, with smooth cream cheese, prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes and basil leaves.

Prior to stuffing, the chicken breasts are slightly flattened so the stuffing is able to be rolled up inside, which makes for an impressive plating up!

 

8. Easy Stovetop Stuffing Chicken Breasts

We totally understand that sometimes, life gets busy and there’s not always time to make stuffing from scratch! This quick and easy recipe couldn’t be more efficient, with stovetop stuffing as the main ingredient.

Simply stuff chicken breasts with stovetop stuffing and cheese, season with salt and pepper and bake in the oven. Weeknight dinners will no longer feel like a chore with this recipe!

 

9. Thanksgiving-Inspired Chicken Breasts

It doesn’t have to be Thanksgiving or Christmas to enjoy some stuffing! This flavour-packed stuffing is made with sauteed vegetables and fresh Italian parsley and then rolled into flattened chicken breasts.

Plus, this recipe includes stuffing variations such as adding roasted chestnuts or making it smokey bacon and apple flavoured.

 

10. Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken

Stuffed chicken breast gets taken to a whole new level with this bacon-wrapped stuffed chicken! Butterflied chicken is stuffed with ham, peppers and olives and then wrapped in juicy bacon before being fried until crispy.

This recipe is reminiscent of an antipasto platter, with the stuffing able to be customized to your liking!

 

11. Mexican-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This Betty Crocker recipe utilises prepackaged taco seasoning to turn ordinary chicken breasts into a flavourful dinner!

The mild cream cheese perfectly complements the zesty green chiles for a meal that is equal parts creamy and spicy. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe gets dinner on the table in less than an hour!

 

12. Vegetable-Packed Stuffed Chicken

If you’re not a fan of broccoli but still want a meal packed with vegetables, this vegetable-stuffed chicken is for you.

This simple recipe has onions, bell peppers and carrots as its base. These are sauteed together before being stuffed into chicken breasts to create a light and nutritious lunch or dinner.

 

13. Nut and Herb Stuffed Chicken

This nut and herb stuffed chicken is a delicious low-calorie, protein-packed meal. Stuffed with just parsley, pecans, cheese, garlic and pepper, it proves that sometimes simple is best.

This is a great base recipe where you could easily swap out the pecans for whatever nuts and herbs you have in your pantry!

 

14. Chicken Stuffed With Asparagus

This recipe combines mild, juicy chicken breast with earthy asparagus to create a dinner that is equal parts delicious and healthy.

With so few ingredients and fully baked in the oven, this is a meal you can get on the table in 30 minutes! It’s versatile with optional additions like sun-dried tomatoes. This is perfect for the whole family!

 

15. Brie-Stuffed Chicken Breasts With White Wine Sauce

Cheese lovers rejoice – this one’s for you. This recipe combines brie cheese with your favourite herbs and is topped with a silky smooth white wine sauce, for something that is truly out of this world.

After cooking the chicken, the white wine is used to deglaze the pan before the cream is added. Making the sauce in the same pan as the chicken was cooked in brings an amazing flavour to the sauce while cutting back on your washing up too.

 

16. Rolled Chorizo Chicken With Green Beans

Chorizo and shallots are slowly cooked first, before adding breadcrumbs and a splash of wine, to make the most indulgent yet simple stuffing. Prior to stuffing, these chicken breasts are pounded flat.

When stuffed, the chicken breasts are rolled up tightly while cooking to produce a restaurant-worthy plate! This chicken is served with green beans for a perfectly balanced meal.

 

17. Crispy, Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu

We couldn’t make a list of the best stuffed chicken recipes without including a classic cordon bleu! This indulgent recipe includes chicken stuffed with swiss cheese and ham, rolled up and cooked in breadcrumbs and finished with a flavour-packed, creamy dijon sauce.

There are a few more steps and ingredients than your typical stuffed chicken breast recipe but we promise the end results are worth it!

 

18. Pancetta and Ranch Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This recipe uses two types of soft cheese (cream cheese and Boursin cheese) along with mozzarella cheese to create a deliciously creamy stuffed chicken.

The flavours from the pancetta amplify the saltiness without going overboard while the Ranch seasoning adds a fresh and tangy vibe to the chicken. This is one unique stuffed chicken recipe you’ll want to make!

 

19. Homemade Chicken Kiev

Jamie Oliver is famous for his special takes on the classics and this chicken kiev recipe is no exception! Imagine quality chicken breast, stuffed with garlic butter and crispy bacon, served on broccoli mash.

These chicken kievs are coated in fresh breadcrumbs prior to frying, however if you’d prefer a healthier option you can skip the frying altogether by brushing or spraying the chicken with olive oil and baking it instead.