Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken (low carb + keto)

These Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts are a quick and easy keto dinner that are around 2 net carbs per serving!

 

Today I’m sharing an insanely simple and delicious dinner recipe. This broccoli cheese stuffed chicken is naturally gluten free, low carb, and keto friendly.

Plus, it’s made in just one dish and is ready in about 30 minutes! I don’t know about you, but that checks every box on my dinner list! 

This low carb stuffed chicken breast recipe features butterflied chicken breast stuffed with a creamy broccoli cheddar mixture. Then, the chicken is seasoned and baked to perfection!

Ingredients Overview

This keto chicken recipe requires just five basic ingredients. We’ve included an overview of these ingredients below. Scroll to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page for a detailed list of ingredients, amounts, and instructions.

• Chicken breasts – Boneless & skinless. Try to get four small chicken breasts, all as uniform in shape and size as possible. This will help ensure that each one is cooked perfectly when you pull the pan out of the oven!
• Broccoli – Fresh, raw, chopped small.
• Cheddar cheese – Shredded. You’ll get a smoother melt with freshly shredded cheese, but the bagged pre-shredded version will work fine. Feel free to substitute a different or vegan cheese if you prefer.
• Cream cheese – I used full-fat cream cheese for the added energy in this keto meal. You can use low-fat or dairy-free cream cheese if you prefer.
• Cajun seasoning – Easily found in the seasoning aisle at the grocery store, but this homemade blend works well for me.

Is Broccoli Keto? 

Yes! Broccoli is high in fiber and comes out to roughly 2 net carbs per 1 cup of broccoli. 

Can I Use Frozen Broccoli? 

No, I recommend using fresh broccoli for this recipe. Frozen broccoli holds too much moisture and gets quite soggy after baking.

How to Make Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken

The broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breasts are so easy to prepare! Here’s a step-by-step guide for making this easy keto chicken dinner.

Make Broccoli Cheddar Filling

In a small bowl, mix together broccoli, softened cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Once this is mixed well together, set aside for now. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

How to Butterfly Chicken Breasts 

Place a chicken breast on a cutting board and using a very sharp knife cut through the chicken breast horizontally about 3/4 of the way though. Fold open the top half of the chicken so that it opens like a butterfly.

Each side of the chicken breast should be equally thin so it cooks evenly. This is an excellent method to stuff chicken with any of your favorite fillings. 

How to Stuff Chicken Breasts

With the butterflied chicken open, spread the broccoli cheddar mixture onto one side of each chicken breast. Fold the other side over, then secure it all together with a toothpick. If you’re prepping this recipe to cook later, stop here. Cover and refrigerate stuffed chicken up to 24 hours before moving to the next step.

Season Chicken

Lightly sprinkle the cajun seasoning on each side of the chicken, making sure each chicken breast is well seasoned. It’s important to only do this right before cooking–Any salt in the mixture can draw moisture out of raw chicken if it has time to rest.

Bake

Place stuffed, seasoned chicken onto a greased baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes or until is cooked through. You can use a meat thermometer in the thickest part–Just make sure it’s measuring the temperature of the chicken, not the broccoli cheese stuffing.

Serve 

This broccoli cheddar stuffed chicken is such a great dish that goes well with many flavors. We love serving this with sides like Crispy Zucchini Fries or Keto Dinner Rolls.

Some other great side dishes include:

• Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus – under 3 net carbs per serving
• Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole– under 6 net carbs per serving
• Lemon Pepper Green Beans– 5.5 net carbs per serving
• Cauliflower Salad– 6.5 net carbs per serving

How Many Carbs Are in This Recipe? 

Each stuffed chicken breast has two net carbs per serving. This easy recipe fits perfectly into a low carb or keto friendly lifestyle. 

How to Store & Reheat Stuffed Chicken

• Fridge – This keto chicken recipe should be kept in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.
• Freezer – Allow chicken to completely cool, then wrap multiple times in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Store in a freezer bag up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge or cook from frozen (just add an extra minute or two to the cooking time).
• Reheat – Reheat for about 10 minutes in an oven preheated to 350 degrees. You could also air fry at 350 degrees for 3-5 minutes. To microwave, blast on 50% power in 1 minute increments until warmed throughout.

Tips for Making Broccoli Cheddar Chicken

• You may need to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before butterflying them. They shouldn’t be pounded thinly, just to an even thickness. 
• The trick to butterflying chicken breasts is to cut them almost in half, but not all the way through. 
• You do not need to cook the broccoli before stuffing it into the chicken breasts. I used raw broccoli florets to make the cheddar and cream cheese stuffed chicken. 

More Keto Chicken Recipes: 

• Keto Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
• Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup
• Keto Oven Fried Chicken
• Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken