This Low-Carb Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breast is filled with a fresh broccoli, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese and dusted with delicious herbs and spices to make a really tasty main dish that’s delightfully low in carbs.
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If you’re on a low-carb diet, this broccoli-stuffed chicken will surely be one of your favorite recipes thanks to how low in carbs it is – with just 3 net grams per serving – and how much flavor gets packed in.
It doesn’t take long to mix up the filling and stuff the chicken, so it’s not as time-intensive of a dish as you might think. You’ll need about 10 minutes of prep time to get everything prepared, then it’s into the oven for about 28 minutes.
If you want to get creative, you can switch things up in this recipe to make something a bit different. For instance, you could use spinach or kale in place of the broccoli, or you could use a Mexican or Cajun spice as the seasoning.
Ingredients Needed For Stuffed Chicken
The ingredient list is pretty small and is typically things you already have on hand, so it will be easy to whip up this meal whenever you’re looking for ideas.
- Chicken breast – I use 5 oz chicken breasts for this recipe because they’re quick to cook and a good size for someone on a high fat/protein, low carb diet. However, chicken breasts come in many different sizes. If you can’t find ones that are around 5oz, you can make an appropriately sized serving by cutting a larger one in half.
- Seasonings – I use paprika, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and ground black pepper for the seasoning of this dish. You could use a pre-packaged seasoned salt like Lawry’s or Mrs. Dash if you want.
- Cheese – For this recipe, I use cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. These two together give the creamy, salty flavor that I adore.
- Broccoli – Chopped fresh broccoli florets.
- Fresh garlic – You can substitute with garlic salt if you don’t have fresh.
How to Make Broccoli Stuffed Chicken
Preheat the oven to 375° F (190° C). Prepare a 9×13″ baking dish by spraying with non-stick spray. This isn’t absolutely essential, but I find that the cheese mixture doesn’t stick as easily and the chicken isn’t as dry on the bottom if you grease the pan first.
Using a sharp paring knife, cut a slit down the middle of the chicken, lengthwise. Be sure not to cut all the way through to the other side. This will form a little pocket where you can stuff the filling.
To make the slit, I put the chicken breast flat on a cutting board and place a hand over the top of it. This helps me gauge where the center of the chicken is, so I can slice into it right through the center.
Mix the seasonings together in a small bowl. Season the insides of each chicken breast. Seasoning the inside is a great way to add flavor to the whole piece of chicken.
Mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, broccoli and garlic in a bowl. Stuff each chicken breast with an even amount of the mixture. I like to use a toothpick to seal the opening of the chicken so the stuffing doesn’t come out while it cooks.
Finally, season the tops of the chicken. If you have cooking oil spray, give the tops a little spray to crisp up the tops.
The toothpick is easy to remove at the end of cooking. Don’t forget you’ve put it there. Anyone who cuts into it will be a bit surprised if you leave it in by accident.
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Place the chicken into the prepared baking dish. Bake uncovered for 28 minutes. I find this to be the perfect amount of time for 5 oz chicken breasts. If yours were larger, they might take a bit more time to cook through.
You can check the meat with a meat thermometer. Make sure you stab it into a piece of the meat, not the filling. It should read 165° F when cooked through.
How Many Carbs Are In This Chicken?
This is a great recipe for those on a low-carb or keto diet because there’s really only a small amount of carbs in the dish, the majority of which comes from the broccoli.
In one serving, there are 2 net grams of carbs.
You can serve this chicken with a side dish of roasted brussels sprouts or maybe an easy garden salad. I also often serve it with steamed or roasted broccoli or asparagus.
Make Ahead
Make this recipe ahead of time and either refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Allow frozen chicken breasts to thaw completely before baking as instructed in the recipe.
Tips and Notes
- When cutting the chicken, cut a slit down the middle, lengthwise. Be sure not to cut all the way through to the other side. This will form a little pocket where you can stuff the filling.
- Leaving the broccoli raw before cooking keeps it from getting overdone and soggy.
- You can check the meat with a meat thermometer. Make sure you stab it into a piece of the meat, not the filling. It should read 165° F when cooked through.
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Low Carb Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
- 4 small chicken breast
- 3/4 cup broccoli chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F (190° C). Prepare a baking dish by spraying with non-stick spray.
- Using a sharp paring knife, cut a slit down the middle of the chicken, not cutting all the way through to the other side, to form a pocket.
- Mix the paprika, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper together in a small bowl. Season the outside and insides of each chicken breast.
- Mix together the broccoli, shredded cheese, and cream cheese in a bowl. Stuff each chicken breast with an even amount of the mixture. Use a toothpick to seal the opening of the chicken. Sprinkle again with seasoning.
- Place the chicken into the prepared baking dish. Bake uncovered for 28 minutes. Chicken is done when it reaches 165° F internal temperature.
Nutrition
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Laura is dedicated to a low-carb lifestyle after losing 52 pounds on the keto diet. As many of us do, she struggles with her weight and has found that one of the only diet lifestyles that allows her to maintain a healthy weight is a low-carb diet. She shares her favorite low-carb recipes here that are both easy to make and full of flavor, so you don’t even miss the carbs.
I’m a bit obsessed with broccoli but haven’t used it for ages. You’ve inspired me to get cooking with it again, thank you!
Great meal for after a good workout, low carb and high in protein, superb recipe 🙂
Thanks for sharing!!
I’ve been trying to eat low carb for the last 2 weeks and running out of ideas on what to make. I am so happy I found this recipe! It is absolutely delicious and was easy to make!
Wow, this recipe looks super delicious and I am super excited to try this out! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
This stuffed chicken breast recipe is delicious, and I can’t believe it is low in carbs! The seasoning is so good, and I love how easy and quick this was to make. I will be making it again!
Looks very good and easy to fix!
Confusing;mayo and spinach mentioned in recipe but not ingrediant list.
My apologies. The recipe has been updated.