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Christel OerumBy Christel Oerum on September 30, 2017, Updated October 6, 2020
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Healthy Stuffed Chicken Breast

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Healthy stuffed chicken breast
Chicken breast stuffed with basil, tomatoes, and artichokes
Stuffed Chicken Breast

You won’t believe how tender and delicious this Stuffed Chicken Breast is! It’s super easy to prep, making it a perfect weeknight healthy dinner for you or a great dish to impress your guests.

Stuffed chicken breast, sliced and plated with a side of root vegetables.

If you follow this blog, you will know that chicken breast is a central part of my healthy cooking. I am always on the lookout for more tasty chicken breast recipes.

Normally, I would browse Pinterest for recipe ideas, but this one was based entirely on what I had left in the fridge after making a huge salad for lunch.

And it turned out to be one of the best recipes I have ever cooked!

Don’t let the idea of “stuffing” in this dish fool you: there are NO complicated steps or fiddling required!

In fact, this is one of my favorite meals to serve when I have guests. It’s an impressive dinner that is secretly so easy to make. My friends ALWAYS ask for the recipe, which I think is one of the best compliments I can receive when I cook for a group!

How to make stuffed chicken breast

Ready to see how easy this delicious and beautiful recipe is to prep? The entire meal can be ready in less than 30 minutes if you don’t mess around.

You can see how I make the recipe in this short video or read the step-by-step instructions below:

You can chop the vegetables for the stuffing while the oven heats up, and getting the stuffing into the chicken breasts is done in a heartbeat!

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 365 F (185 C).

Step 2: About halfway up the chicken breast, cut a slit lengthwise to create a pocket for the filling.

Cutting open the chicken breast

Step 3: Chop up the mozzarella, artichoke, basil, tomato, and garlic. Mix to combine.

Step 4: Stuff the mixture into the chicken breast where you created the pocket.

Step 5: Use a few toothpicks to close the chicken breast around the stuffing.

Closing the chicken breast with toothpicks

Step 6: Place the chicken breast on a baking sheet or aluminum foil and season it with pepper, curry powder, and paprika.

Step 7: Bake for around 20 minutes (depending on the size of the chicken breast).

Step 8: Remove toothpicks and serve!

How easy is that?

Prepping chicken breasts in advance

If you want to prepare some of this recipe ahead of time, you can pre-cook a few chicken breasts.

Then, when you’re ready to eat, just cut the pocket into the side of the chicken, add the stuffing, then microwave for about a minute before serving. 

It won’t be QUITE as good as when you cook everything together from scratch, but it’s still delicious. I do this a lot when I don’t have time (or am too lazy) to cook.

What can you stuff chicken breast with?

As I mentioned earlier, I created this stuffing based on what I had leftover in my fridge from a big salad I’d made. I love the flavor combination and definitely recommend you try it!

However, if any of these ingredients aren’t quite your taste, you are welcome to swap them out. I know a few readers have substituted the artichoke hearts with asparagus and had great results! Spinach is another popular filling ingredient.

Feel free to experiment, there are lots of tasty combinations when it comes to the stuffing for your chicken breast.

Storage

Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. 

If you are prepping ahead, I recommend using the method above to pre-cook the chicken and then adding the stuffing when you’re ready to serve. This will give you a better flavor and texture than making the full recipe and letting it sit for a few days.

More delicious and healthy chicken breast recipes

Are you like me and love having plenty of great chicken breast recipes on hand? If so, here are a few more of my favorites that I’m sure you’ll love:

  • Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breast with Cream Cheese
  • Mustard Baked Chicken Tenders
  • Lemon Chicken Piccata

For even more inspiration, check out this roundup of my favorite low-carb chicken recipes for people with diabetes. You can never have too many tasty chicken breast recipes, right?

When you’ve tried this stuffed chicken breast recipe, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

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Healthy Stuffed Chicken Breast

You won't believe how tender and delicious this Stuffed Chicken Breast is! It's super easy to prep, making it a perfect weeknight healthy dinner for you or a great dish to impress your guests.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Author:Christel Oerum
Servings:1
4.23 from 223 votes
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Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1 oz. low-fat mozzarella
  • 1 artichoke heart (from a can)
  • 1 tsp. sundried tomato, (chopped)
  • 5 large basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ tsp. curry powder
  • ¼ tsp. paprika
  • Pinch of pepper
  • Toothpicks
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 365 F (185 C).
  • About halfway up the chicken breast, cut a slit lengthwise to create a pocket for the filling.
  • Chop up the mozzarella, artichoke, basil, tomato, and garlic. Mix to combine.
  • Stuff the mixture into the chicken breast where you created the pocket.
  • Use a few toothpicks to close the chicken breast around the stuffing.
  • Place the chicken breast on a baking sheet or aluminum foil and season it with pepper, curry powder, and paprika.
  • Bake for around 20 minutes (depending on the size of the chicken breast).
  • Remove toothpicks and serve!

Recipe Notes

This recipe makes 1 stuffed chicken breast, which is considered 1 serving.
To make the chicken breast even more tender, start by brining it in salt water as described in my post “How To Cook The Perfect Chicken Breast”. 
To handle some of the prep work ahead of time, you can pre-cook a few chicken breasts. When you’re ready to eat, slice open the chicken breast, add the stuffing, and microwave for about 1 minute.
Feel free to make substitutions with the stuffing. For example, you can replace the artichoke hearts with asparagus, spinach, or even omit them entirely.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Healthy Stuffed Chicken Breast
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 Calories from Fat 37
% Daily Value*
Fat 4.1g6%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 109mg36%
Sodium 338.9mg14%
Potassium 560.8mg16%
Carbohydrates 8.5g3%
Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugar 1.1g1%
Protein 46.1g92%
Vitamin A 910IU18%
Vitamin C 8.7mg11%
Calcium 154mg15%
Iron 3mg17%
Net carbs 6.1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy chicken breast recipe, Stuffed chicken breast
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Categories: Recipes Tags: Gluten Free, 30 min or less, Lunch & Dinner, Chicken & Turkey

Christel Oerum

About Christel Oerum

Christel is the founder of Diabetes Strong. She is a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in diabetes. As someone living with type 1 diabetes, Christel is particularly passionate about helping others with diabetes live active healthy lives. She’s a diabetes advocate, public speaker, and author of the popular diabetes book Fit With Diabetes.

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  1. AvatarConni says

    July 7, 2020 at 8:44 am

    My husband prefers red meat, but this dish made him a fan of chicken for at least one night. He even said it was something he would find in a restaurant.

    Reply
  2. AvatarTim says

    December 10, 2019 at 12:16 pm

    I’m still trying to find a link to the video…..

    Reply
    • Tobias OerumTobias Oerum says

      December 10, 2019 at 12:36 pm

      The video is in the post. For some reason, a very small percentage of people can’t see the video (less than 1 in 10,000). We are not quite sure why but we are trying to find out. To see the video, please try reading the post on a different computer or mobile device.

      Reply
  3. AvatarElaine says

    November 2, 2019 at 8:17 pm

    What if you don’t like artichoke hearts

    Reply
    • Christel OerumChristel Oerum says

      November 3, 2019 at 2:36 pm

      You can omit it or add another vegetable

      Reply
    • AvatarBrian Gailey says

      January 12, 2020 at 4:28 pm

      Substitute with asparagus mmmm

      Reply
      • Christel OerumChristel Oerum says

        January 12, 2020 at 4:35 pm

        Uh, that’s a great idea. Thank you for sharing

        Reply
  4. AvatarDeb Hein says

    October 26, 2019 at 7:07 am

    Thank you so much for this recipe. I have a brother with Type 1 diabetes and also a few good friends with type 2. I have been searching for tasty recipes to make for them. I now make this and serve it often. My family all loved it and could not believe it was a healthy recipe. I highly recommend this recipe.

    Reply
  5. AvatarAngela Anderson says

    September 28, 2019 at 7:44 am

    I made this recipe but modified it a bit. Don’t like artichokes and sundries tomato so I used spinach with the other fillings and was awesome.

    Reply
  6. AvatarMichelle says

    September 26, 2019 at 12:39 pm

    Made this for new neighbors! Big hit!
    I used extra basil but otherwise stayed close to the recipe.
    Making it again for out of town guests tomorrow! Definitely recommend it.

    Reply
  7. AvatarLorraine A. Poppleton says

    September 7, 2019 at 4:51 pm

    My 12 year old Granddaughter was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Cooking for a diabetic is completely new to me. I’ll invite her over, and we’ll make this recipe together, (she likes to cook and bake, I would also like her to learn how to prepare delicious meals for herself. I’ll check back later.

    Thanks for the recipe,

    Concerned Grandmother

    Reply
    • Christel OerumChristel Oerum says

      September 8, 2019 at 9:04 pm

      You’re welcome. And please know that there is nothing that she can’t eat, so no need to cut our carbohydrates completely unless she chooses to. However, she does have to pay attention to her food choices, count her carbs and learn how to manage her blood sugars with insulin.

      Reply
  8. AvatarCathy says

    September 5, 2019 at 5:03 pm

    My husband cannot have greens due to blood thinner meds. what are the cubes of vegetables pictured? Are they different types of potatoes?

    Reply
    • Christel OerumChristel Oerum says

      September 6, 2019 at 2:45 pm

      Those are yellow and red beets. When baked they will have a consistency similar to potatoes

      Reply
      • AvatarCathy Cavin says

        September 8, 2019 at 3:36 pm

        Thanks! Makes sense, potatoes are very starchy!

        Reply
  9. AvatarJudy says

    September 4, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    This was so easy and delicious!

    Reply
  10. AvatarRose C Lemmon says

    September 1, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    Thank you for the idea — I am planning a meal for 10, group including several diabetics. — This will serve as the main dish but I also need ideas for sides (and a dessert!). Am from a “meat and potato” back ground so this is all new to me.

    Reply
    • Christel OerumChristel Oerum says

      September 2, 2019 at 1:22 pm

      You can still do potatoes, just add in some greens as well, so that it’s not 100% carbohydrates

      Reply
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