Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes

Updated November 19, 2010

When you need a chicken dish that's impressive enough for company but easy to prepare, turn to these recipes featuring chicken breasts brimming with flavor from the inside out.

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Basil, Feta, and Quinoa Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Basil, Feta, and Quinoa Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Sweet piquanté peppers, also called sweet cherry or Peppadew peppers, are about the size and shape of a strawberry. Look for them at the olive bar or in the pickle section.

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Curried Couscous-Stuffed Chicken

Credit: Jan Smith

Curried Couscous-Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Add a bit of Middle Eastern flair to plain chicken breasts by filling them with a couscous mixture featuring chutney, golden raisins, almonds, and a variety of aromatic spices.

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Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Garlic and Herbed Goat Cheese

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Leigh Ann Ross

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Garlic and Herbed Goat Cheese Recipe

Roasting the garlic mellows its bite and gives the stuffing a subtle hint of flavor. Stuff the chicken breasts up to a day ahead, refrigerate, and cook them just before guests arrive.

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Artichoke and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken

Credit: Randy Mayor

Artichoke and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Serve these cheese-filled chicken rounds over a bed of mixed greens for an impressive presentation. Online reviewers deem this recipe restaurant worthy.

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Pork and Gorgonzola-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Pork and Gorgonzola-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

The pork used in the stuffing is guanciale is a lean, full-flavored Italian pork product that's similar to pancetta or cured bacon. And Gorgonzola is Italy's most famous blue cheese, but any blue cheese will work.

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Fleur-de-Lis Chicken

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro and Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Fleur-de-Lis Chicken Recipe

The fleur-de-lis is one of the popular symbols used in New Orleans, in honor of Louis XIV for whom Louisiana is named. These "Louisiana-style chicken breasts are filled with crawfish meat and make an elegant dish for entertaining.

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Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

This versatile 5-ingredient chicken dish is easy enough for a weeknight supper but elegant enough for company.

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Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

Stuffing chicken breasts with a mixture of veggies, herbs and cheese is a great way to add flavor and retain moisture in lean chicken breasts.

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Herbed Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Herbed Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Dish up a company-worthy dish that calls for only four ingredients, plus salt and pepper.

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Prosciutto and Fontina-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Prosciutto and Fontina-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Finely ground saltine cracker crumbs create a golden crust for the chicken that's filled with a savory mixture of prosciutto, cheese, rosemary, and Dijon mustard.

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Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Credit: Justin Walker; Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart

Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

The combination of dill, spinach, and feta cheese make for an excellent center to this delectable chicken recipe.

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Sausage and Provolone Stuffed Chicken

Credit: Justin Walker; Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart

Sausage and Provolone Stuffed Chicken Recipe

This stuffed chicken recipe simply bursts with great flavor. Serve alongside a bed of broccoli or sautéed greens.

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Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Artichokes, Lemon, and Goat Cheese

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Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Artichokes, Lemon, and Goat Cheese Recipe

Lemon rind, artichoke hearts and goat cheese add a pleasing tanginess to these stuffed and rolled chicken breast halves.

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Chicken Stuffed with Spinach, Feta, and Pine Nuts

Credit: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Chicken Stuffed with Spinach, Feta, and Pine Nuts Recipe

Add flavor as well as calcium and iron to your chicken by filling the chicken breasts with a savory spinach-cheese mixture.

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Blue Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Buffalo Sauce

Credit: Romulo Yanes, Randy Mayor; Styling: Mary-Ellen Weinrib

Blue Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Buffalo Sauce Recipe

Fill up the chicken with sharp blue cheese and sour cream, then serve with a spicy sauce of roasted red peppers, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and hot sauce.

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Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Combine sautéed mushroom and melted mozzarella for a cheesy filling for the chicken. Serve over egg noodles for a satisfying main dish.

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Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Fried Chicken

Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Fried Chicken Recipe

Two iconic Southern foods—pimiento cheese and fried chicken—come together in this award-winning stuffed chicken recipe.

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