Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breasts

If you’re looking for a way to shake up your usual chicken routine, these Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breasts are exactly what you need. It’s one of my healthy and easy chicken recipes, and honestly, it’s one of those dishes that will quickly become a family favorite and made on repeat.

You’ll love how simple this recipe is to throw together using basic pantry staples. The real star of these stuffed chicken breasts is the Laughing Cow Swiss cheese. It provides a rich, velvety texture that stays inside the chicken instead of oozing out while baking.

The best thing about this broccoli and Swiss cheese stuffed chicken is that it uses what you probably already have on hand, just like my Stuffed Turkey Breast with Feta Cheese and Spinach or this Crock Pot Taco Chicken.

You know the drill….you look in your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer to try to come up with something for dinner when you know you should be at the grocery store buying groceries.  I desperately need to take a trip there, but life is super busy these days, and then when I think about dinner or grocery shopping, all I want to do is grab a book and read.

Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breasts

By using simple ingredients like steamed broccoli and soft Swiss cheese, you get a high-protein, low-carb dinner that feels like a treat without all the extra calories. Whether you are just trying to get a healthy meal on the table for the kids or you’re hosting friends for a casual dinner, these stuffed breasts are always a hit.

The creamy combination of the savory garlic and herbs with the cheese and vegetables makes every single bite so tasty. It is a foolproof recipe that proves you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to eat well. It’s the kind of recipe you’ll make again and again. 

Tips, Timesaving Ideas, and Variations

This recipe is already pretty easy, but a few little tweaks can make it even quicker to get on the table. You can also mix things up with whatever you’ve got on hand:

• You can buy chicken cutlets, which are already thin and ready for you to stuff and roll, but they are more expensive. I prefer to buy boneless chicken breasts, butterfly them (slice each almost all the way through lengthwise), and then pound them to about 1/4 inch thickness.
• Be gentle when pounding the chicken – too hard, the meat will tear.
• When rolling the meat, secure it with a few toothpicks. The Laughing Cow cheese will not ooze out, as it doesn’t melt like regular cheese. Instead, it just gets all kinds of ooey, creamy goodness.
• If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the browned chicken rolls to a greased oven-safe dish. Before serving, remove the toothpicks.
• If you have fresh broccoli, steam first before using in this recipe.
• Assemble the chicken earlier in the day and refrigerate until ready to cook.
• Swap Swiss cheese wedges for another Laughing Cow variety, if desired.
• Add finely chopped spinach or mushrooms to the filling in place of the broccoli.

These adjustments make this meal flexible to adapt based on what’s already in your fridge. The bonus is that you can adjust the number of servings easily.

What to Serve with Broccoli Stuffed Chicken

Pairing this entree with simple sides keeps the meal balanced and satisfying. Adding a few easy veggies, grains, or potatoes makes the plate complete without extra fuss. I had some containers of Crock Pot Minestrone Soup in the freezer, which I heated up to go with this dinner.  

• Easy Baked Potatoes (Crockpot)
• Chickpea and Avocado Salad
• Quick and Easy Green Beans and Bacon Skillet
• Homemade Rice Pilaf

Mixing and matching these sides lets you turn this chicken into a light lunch or a big, hearty family feast. It’s a versatile entree that works for almost any occasion!

Frequently Asked Questions

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Tools Needed for Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Having a few basic kitchen tools ready makes preparation easier. Most are everyday kitchen staples.

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These tools help ensure even cooking and secure rolls. Cleanup stays minimal, too. It’s a setup that works well for busy nights.

Ingredients for Broccoli Stuffed Chicken

Gathering your ingredients ahead of time makes cooking this a breeze. Using what’s fresh or frozen works equally well, so you can make this recipe even on a tight schedule.

• Boneless chicken breasts – the base for each roll
• Laughing Cow Swiss cheese wedges – creamy filling that stays in place
• Broccoli – chopped and lightly steamed
• Green onions – for freshness and flavor
• Olive oil – for browning
• Garlic powder, salt, and pepper – simple seasonings

How to Make Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pound chicken breasts to about 1/4 inch thickness between plastic wrap. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place broccoli, green onions, and broken-up Swiss cheese on each breast.

Roll tightly, tucking ends in, and secure with toothpicks. Brown rolls in an oven-safe skillet with olive oil, then bake 30–45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Let rest 5 minutes before removing toothpicks and serving. 

If you loved this chicken recipe, try my One Skillet Chicken and Broccoli for another easy, family-friendly dinner. End the meal on a sweet note with Easy Key Lime Pie, a bright and refreshing dessert everyone will enjoy. 

2026 Alphabet Challenge – “B”

We’re continuing the 2026 Alphabet Challenge, where food bloggers from all over are sharing recipes inspired by the letters of the alphabet. Twice a month, we feature two letters, with recipes that either start with that letter or highlight a main ingredient beginning with it. Today’s letter is “B,” and I’m excited to share a comforting dish that’s perfect for easy, family-friendly dinners. Look back at the recipes for the 2025 alphabet challenge and then check out 2024’s recipes! Here’s what everyone else is cooking up.

• Food Lust People Love: Baby Cos Peach Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing 
• Mayuri’s Jikoni: Bateta Ringad Nu Shaak 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Beef and Noodles 
• Magical Ingredients: Beet and Cheese Rolls 
• Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Black Bean Salad with Corn, Avocados, Tomatoes, and Red Onions 
• Sneha’s Recipe: Brown Bread Omelette 
• Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Brown Sugar Banana Bread 
• A Messy Kitchen: Creamy Broccoli Soup 
• Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Small-Batch Blue Cheese Dip with Dried Herbs

Enjoy!