7 Easy Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes

These baked stuffed chicken breast recipes provide a variety of choices and can be customized to your liking (ideas included!), making them perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and fancy dinner parties.

I’m so excited to talk about this easy way to make baked stuffed chicken breast! Stuffed chicken breast is such an elegant, delicious meal but I’ve always found it to be a bit fussy to prepare. Making stuffed chicken breast in the oven is an easy method that will win you over to the point that you’ll be making these all the time!

From stuffed chicken breasts with cheese to yummy combinations like spinach, feta and herbs, each mouthwatering bite will wow your friends and those hard to please family members.

How to make stuffed chicken breasts

If you’ve stuffed a chicken breast before, you probably cut into each breast to form a “pocket” where you would place the stuffing ingredients. This definitely works but this method is so much simpler.

It’s called the “Hasselback” technique, where you simply cut crosswise, shallow cuts in the opposite direction of lengthwise, into the chicken and press the chosen fillings inside each “pocket”. Watch the video in this post to see this method in action. Then, you’ll simply bake them as directed.

I stuffed my chicken breasts with seven different fillings so there’s something for everyone. Here’s a list of the different flavors to choose from:

Stuffed Chicken Breasts Fillings

1. Spinach and Feta
2. Garlic Mushroom
3. Caprese (Mozzarella, Fresh Tomato & Basil)
4. Boursin Cheese & Bacon (this one is in my newest cookbook, Weeknight Keto)
5. Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Popper
6. Goat Cheese, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato
7. Blue Cheese, Cherry Jam & Prosciutto

These oven baked stuffed chicken breasts are cooked in just 20 minutes.

All of these are incredibly simple and use no more than a few ingredients each. Experiment with them all then serve a few choices at your next gathering!

Stuffed Chicken Breasts Ideas

Here are some more filling ideas to try out:

1. Broccoli and Cheddar
2. Pesto and Mozzarella
3. Mozzarella, Marinara and Panko Bread Crumbs
4. Prosciutto and Asparagus
5. Buffalo Sauce, Cream Cheese and Cheddar
6. Salami, Pepperoncini, Provolone and Parmesan
7. Apple and Brie
8. Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Zucchini and Mozzarella
9. Artichoke and Parmesan
10. Pastrami, Swiss Cheese and Sauerkraut
11. Mushroom and Swiss
12. Spinach, Artichoke and Feta
13. Pecans and Molasses
14. BBQ Sauce, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese
15. Ham and Cheese
16. Couscous or Quinoa, Sun-Dried Tomatoes
17. Pepper Jack Cheese, Black Beans, Corn and Red Peppers
18. Balsamic Glaze and Mozzarella Cheese
19. Cajun Seasoning, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers and Shredded Cheese
20. Leftovers (use whatever is from the night before)

How long to cook a boneless stuffed chicken breast?

A boneless, skinless stuffed chicken breast should bake for approximately 20 minutes at 400°F or until the chicken is cooked through (the internal temp should reach 165F). The baking time will vary based on the thickness of the chicken.

Every flavor of these baked stuffed chicken breasts is different enough that you’ll never grow tired of them. My personal favorite is probably the bacon-wrapped jalapeño popper but hey, I’m a bacon & pepper fiend. I love them all so you really can’t go wrong. A few are elegant enough that you could serve them for guests, too.

What goes with stuffed chicken breasts?

When you prepare and serve an impressive main dish like baked stuffed chicken breasts, you can keep the sides pretty straight-forward. I serve sweet corn cake with the Jalapeño Popper flavor, baked potato wedges with the Garlic Mushroom, and garlic snap peas with the Boursin Cheese & Bacon.

Twice-baked potatoes, green beans almondine, smashed brussels sprouts, and even roasted frozen broccoli are also great choices.

You can top any or all of them with cheese; any kind will do as long as it melts well. Mozzarella is a solid choice but go with what you love.

As for the “recipes”, I’m providing guidelines below but these baked stuffed chicken breasts are so customizable that you can really make them your own. I’d love to hear your favorites or what different combinations you come up with!

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7 Ways to Easy Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

These baked stuffed chicken breast recipes provide a variety of choices and can be customized to your liking (ideas included!), making them perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and fancy dinner parties.

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Ingredients

Spinach and Feta

• 1 package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Garlic Mushroom

• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound crimini mushrooms, diced

Caprese

• Thinly sliced mozzarella, 5-6 slices per breast
• Cherry tomatoes, sliced thin (10-12 slices for each breast)
• Fresh basil leaves, 5-6 per breast

Boursin Cheese & Bacon

• 1 container Boursin cheese
• 8-12 slices bacon, for wrapping around chicken breast; see video

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Popper

• 1 8- ounce package cream cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mexican-blend cheese
• 2-3 jalapeños, roasted and chopped
• 8-12 slices bacon, for wrapping around chicken breast; see video

Goat cheese, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato

• 1 5- ounce log goat cheese
• 5 ounces fresh spinach
• 5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes

Blue cheese, Cherry Jam & Prosciutto

• 5 ounces blue cheese
• 1/3 cup cherry jam
• 8 slices prosciutto, for wrapping around chicken; see video

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Make 5-6 slits crosswise in each chicken breast. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
3. Split toppings among chicken; place in slits. Wrap with bacon or prosciutto, if needed.
4. Place chicken breasts on a greased sheet pan or baking dish (make sure it has sides so the fat doesn't drip down into your oven). If breasts are wrapped in bacon, place on a greased rack placed over sheet pan so bacon crisps on all sides.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F).

NOTE: If topping with shredded cheese, add after 15 minutes of baking time. I use about 1/4 cup per breast.

Notes

Nutritional information includes the first recipe ONLY (Spinach and Feta).

Feel free to adjust Ingredient amounts to your preference.

Be sure to season your ingredients with salt and pepper, as desired. You can also grill these when weather permits!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 266Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 314mgCarbohydrates: 3gNet Carbohydrates: 1gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 42g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. It includes nutritional information for the first recipe ONLY (Spinach and Feta).

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Kristy Bernardo

Kristy Bernardo is the recipe creator behind The Wicked Noodle. She's a five-time cookbook author, has taught cooking classes to both kids and adults, and has been creating recipes for nationwide brands since 2009. She learned most of her cooking skills from her mom and grandmother, then honed those skills at boot camp at the Culinary Institute of America.

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