Broccoli Cheese Chicken Breast Recipe
If you’re looking for a simple, satisfying dinner that feels indulgent but is still wholesome, Broccoli Cheese Chicken Breast is the perfect choice. Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed or topped with tender broccoli and melty cheese, then baked to golden perfection. It’s a low-carb, high-protein meal that’s ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Try this Broccoli Cheese Chicken Breast Recipe for an easy, flavorful low carb dinner. Boneless chicken breast topped with cream cheese, cheddar and broccoli baked to perfection.
I find stuffed chicken breasts to be a bit of a pain to prepare. The filling always tries to ooze out and I never feel like I can get enough filling inside the chicken for my preference. That is why this Broccoli Cheese Chicken Breast Recipe is so great. It is basically like stuffed chicken but without the hassle. We are just spreading the ‘filling’ on top. The topping is cream cheese, cheddar and just enough broccoli buds to add that great flavor.
Ingredients Needed For Cheesy Broccoli Chicken
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Salt/Pepper
- Cream Cheese
- Mayonnaise
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Garlic Powder
- Broccoli
How To Make Chicken Breasts Topped With Broccoli And Cheese
- Preheat oven to 425ºF
- Place chicken breast in large greased roasting dish. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix cream cheese, mayo, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt/pepper and broccoli buds.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over chicken breasts. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Check internal temp, cover with foil and bake for 15-20 more minutes or until 165ºF internal temp.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- High in protein
- Low-carb and keto-friendly
- Family-approved comfort food
- Easy to customize
- Ready in under an hour
What To Serve With This Chicken
Lemon Dill Green Beans – Pressure Cooker Artichokes – Broccoli Salad – Caprese Pasta Salad – Fried Cabbage
More Chicken Dinner Recipes
Green Chile Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast – Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken – Rotisserie Chicken Salad – Spinach Artichoke Smothered Chicken – Easy Chicken Ramen – Chicken Zoodle Soup
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Broccoli Cheese Chicken Breast Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts - pound to even thickness
- Salt/Pepper - to taste
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese - softened
- 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese - divided
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Cup Broccoli Buds the green flowery ends, no stems
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF
- Place chicken breast in large greased roasting dish. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix cream cheese, mayo, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt/pepper and broccoli buds.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over chicken breasts. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Check internal temp, cover with foil and bake for 15-20 more minutes or until 165ºF internal temp.
Notes
Nutrition
Yes, but thaw and squeeze out excess moisture before mixing with cheese to avoid a watery filling.
Cheddar provides bold flavor, mozzarella offers a milder stretch, and Monterey Jack melts beautifully.
Avoid overbaking and always check for an internal temperature of 165°F. You can also sear the chicken first for extra moisture and flavor.
Yes. Cook at 360°F for about 18–22 minutes, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Made this the other day and it was so delicious. It’s actually quite a quick and easy dish to make. Will definitely do this again
what if you can use the cock pot instead but how long to set it for
This was easy and delicious! My husband and I loved it. I did use the whipped cream cheese with chives which added extra flavor. Will definitely be making again
What can you substitute the Mayonaise with?
Made this tonight, it was very good. My picky husband even approved.
This is SO good! It’s in our weekly rotation right now and I use the garlic and herb bousin dairy free cream cheese and my picky husband has never known and loves this dish 🫣😆❤️