Bored Of Plain Ol' Chicken Breasts? These Stuffed Chicken Recipes Are (Literally!) Full Of Flavor (2024)

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By Camille LowderUpdated: Sep 7, 2023

Bored Of Plain Ol' Chicken Breasts? These Stuffed Chicken Recipes Are (Literally!) Full Of Flavor (1)

We've all heard that saying, “Chicken: It’s what’s for dinner,” right? And most weeknights, it holds true—we’re turning to the easy lean protein for our evening meal multiple times per week. What's also true is that chicken can get a little repetitive if you're not careful. To avoid falling into a rut, you've got to get creative. Next time you cook up a chicken breast, try stuffing it with your favorite flavors—Caprese, fajita, Cuban, and more. It’ll be extra tasty and, best of all, impressive. These 22 stuffed chicken recipes guarantee you'll never have a boring chicken dinner again.

We know it can be tricky figuring out what veggies and greens go with a particular dish, and how much to make for your dinner. Avoid the conundrum and stuff all the veggies you want right inside your chicken. Every bite will be perfectly balanced and individual portion-sized. So convenient! We love how colorful they look too—our primavera stuffed chicken, Greek stuffed chicken, and antipasto stuffed chicken recipes will make veritable rainbows on your plate. And don’t worry about all this vegetable talk, we’ve got lots of cheese in there too. While you maybe shouldn’t just eat party appetizers like spinach and artichoke dip, jalapeño poppers, or Buffalo dip for dinner, stuff it into chicken and you totally can. Just maybe serve alongside a salad 😉.

Bonus of these recipes? Tons of them are inherently low-carb. You can get all the flavor you love from gluten-filled recipes like lasagna, fajitas, a Cuban sandwich, and more, tucked inside a high-protein package.

For more chicken dinner inspiration, check out our favorite baked chicken recipes, our top sheet pan chicken recipes, and our best chicken casseroles too.

Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast

Hasselback your chicken by cutting shallow slits into the chicken breasts (don't cut all the way through!) and stuff each slit with bacon and a creamy spinach and artichoke filling.

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Cajun-Stuffed Chicken

Cajun seasoning is a top 5 go-to seasoning mix for our Test Kitchen chefs. We love the spicy, zesty flavors it can provide to everything it touches. That zestiness also makes this chicken dish a perfect leftover contender because the flavor last and lasts.

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Antipasto-Stuffed Chicken

There's nothing better than good antipasto. Our only qualm with the meat and cheese spread is that it's never a truly satisfying dinner on its own (thought we desperately want it to be!). This chicken changes all that.

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Primavera-Stuffed Chicken

Each piece looks like a rainbow! Feel free to use your fave veggies here, as long as you slice them thin and keep them colorful.

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Air Fryer Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast

Spinach and artichoke dip is one of our all-time faves. We love it so much, we stuffed it inside boneless, skinless chicken breasts for crazy-tasty results. Not to mention, the creamy, cheesy filling keeps the lean chicken super-moist and tender, even in the air fryer.

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Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

Here, a springy mix of asparagus, fresh mozz, and sun-dried tomatoes wakes up this weekday workhorse in a recipe that’s quick enough for Tuesday night, but special enough for a weekend dinner party.

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Reuben-Stuffed Chicken

As much as we’d like to, we can’t eat a Reuben sandwich for dinner every day. This stuffed chicken, though? That’s a whole other story. It’s filled with all our favorite ingredients—corned beef, Russian dressing, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese.

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Buffalo Dip-Stuffed Chicken

This stuffed chicken combines your love for Buffalo wings and Buffalo chicken dip into a perfect meal. Some of the filling will likely spill out while baking, but don't fret! Spoon it on top of the chicken for even more flavor.

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Greek Stuffed Chicken

On its own, chicken breast is sort of a blank canvas. But stuff it with Greek salad-inspired ingredients, and you've got an wildly flavorful and fun weeknight dinner. Hot tip: If you've got a mandoline, now's the time to use it!

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Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Parm

Boursin-Stuffed Chicken

Can't find Boursin? You can use any herbed goat cheese in lieu of it for this stuffed chicken showstopper that's wrapped in prosciutto.

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Jalapeño Popper-Stuffed Chicken

Hasslebacking a chicken breast can be tricky, but the results are totally worth it. With all the jalapeño popper-inspired ingredients evenly distributed, every bite is perfect.

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Cuban Stuffed Chicken

This stuffed chicken has everything you love about a Cuban sandwich—like ham, Swiss, and pickles—without the bread!

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Caprese Stuffed Chicken

A Caprese salad is great, but sometimes we crave those flavors (and something a little more hearty) in the dead of winter. The solution? Stuff sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and spinach into chicken breasts for an Italian-inspired meal you can enjoy year-round.

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Fajita-Stuffed Chicken

This is a fun twist on chicken fajitas, sans tortillas. You can't order this bad boy at Chili's.

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Lasagna-Stuffed Chicken

The best part of traditional lasagna isn't the pasta—it's the ricotta filling. And that creamy cheese situation happens to taste incredible when stuffed into chicken breasts with marinara sauce. Whether you're looking for low-carb dinner ideas or not, this recipe's a real winner.

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Guac-Stuffed Chicken

If you're short on spices, taco seasoning is a perfectly good substitute! If you live for spice, add a chopped jalapeño to the guac mixture for some heat.

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Broccoli-Cheddar Stuffed Chicken

Looking for a low-carb dinner that's actually satisfying? Creamy, melty cheese, tender broccoli florets, and super-juicy chicken make for a meal that's both flavorful and filling.

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Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken

One of our favorite ways to serve springy asparagus. It pairs perfectly with mozzarella, lemon, and Parm!

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Spinach-Artichoke Stuffed Chicken

Love ? Us too! Have it for dinner with this stuffed chicken breast recipe that's easy enough for a weeknight, and fancy enough for guests.

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Bored Of Plain Ol' Chicken Breasts? These Stuffed Chicken Recipes Are (Literally!) Full Of Flavor (2024)

FAQs

How do you make plain chicken breast taste good? ›

Brine them before cooking.

Brined chicken breast has a lot going for it — the meat is already seasoned and brining helps keep the meat moist during the cooking process, leaving little room for cooking error. Make a basic salt brine more interesting by throwing in a bunch of fresh herbs or a little citrus peel.

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How do you get the most flavor out of chicken breast? ›

Marinate them.

If you're cooking chicken breasts without skin or fat, infuse them with some extra flavor and liquid to keep them tender. Choose your favorite marinade and throw them in a ziploc bag with the marinade. Marinate them overnight before grilling, baking, or searing. The difference is uncanny.

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What part of the chicken is stuffed? ›

Points to remember. Stuff the neck end with a sausagemeat stuffing, fold the skin over and use co*cktail sticks to secure underneath. Gently separate the skin from the breast meat using your fingers and push softened herby butter into the space between, covering the fillets.

Does stuffing a chicken keep it moist? ›

Coated with butter and stuffed with bread, fresh veggies, and herbs, this chicken comes out moist every time. Roasted to perfection, the skin is crispy enough, and the meat is tender and juicy.

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How do you keep stuffed chicken breast closed? ›

The most traditional way to stuff chicken breast is to cut a two to three-inch length-wise slit into the thickest part of the breast to create a side pocket that will hug the stuffing mixture. Using toothpicks to seal the pocket helps to keep the filling in, but it's not a must if you don't have any on hand.

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How do you add flavor to a bland cooked chicken? ›

Make a Rub

Just because the chicken is already cooked doesn't mean it can't benefit from a rub. Before reheating, make a custom blend of your favorite spices like paprika, cayenne, onion or garlic powder. Mix in dried herbs or a bit of sugar for beautiful caramelization, then sprinkle it evenly over the skin.

How do you fix bland chicken? ›

There are several simple and delicious ways to enhance the flavor and moisture of bland and dry chicken: Marinade: Marinating chicken before cooking can infuse it with flavor and moisture. You can use a mixture of olive oil, herbs, spices, and acid (like lemon juice or vinegar) to create a flavorful marinade.

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What makes chicken taste really good? ›

The reaction of cysteine and sugar can lead to characteristic meat flavour specially for chicken and pork. Volatile compounds including 2-methyl-3-furanthiol, 2-furfurylthiol, methionol, 2,4,5-trimethyl-thiazole, nonanol, 2-trans-nonenal, and other compounds have been identified as important for the flavour of chicken.

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What is the tastiest and healthiest way to cook chicken breast? ›

Poached Chicken

Poaching is great because it adds virtually no fat to your food, yet yields subtle flavour and moisture. To poach your chicken, add your ingredients (chicken and any other vegetables, aromatics, and spices you like) to a skillet or pot, and add a cooking liquid such as broth, wine, or coconut milk.

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