Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken (Low-carb, Keto)
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4.9
Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken (Low-carb, Keto)
Description
Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken (Low-carb, Keto) combines fresh or thawed spinach mixed with cream cheese, Parmesan, mozzarella, and garlic to create a creamy, savory filling. Chicken breasts are butterflied to create a pocket for the filling, which is then seasoned on the exterior with chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. The chicken is folded and secured, then cooked in a skillet with olive oil, covered and cooked through on medium-high heat.
The cooking process produces succulent chicken breasts with a rich, melted cheese filling enriched by the earthy spinach and garlic. The seasoning on the outside adds a mild spice and herbaceous note balancing the creamy interior. This dish fits well in low-carb or ketogenic meal plans due to its high fat and protein content and limited carbohydrates.
The method focuses on pan cooking with a lid to encourage even cooking without drying. The filling mixture is kept creamy but firm enough to be contained during cooking.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast 4 oz
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the filling:
- 2 cups spinach chopped or 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, fresh
- 4 oz cream cheese at room temp
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- To Make filling:In a medium bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic, and salt + pepper until fully combined.
- To Butterfly your chicken breasts: lay them flat on a sturdy surface. Place one hand on top to hold it in place and then slice 3/4 of the way through the chicken breast (be careful not to slice all the way through).
- To Stuff the Chicken: Season the outside of the chicken with chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Spoon 1/4 of cheese mixture into the middle of the cut chicken breasts and fold the chicken so the cream cheese is sealed inside. Use toothpicks to secure chicken if desired.
- To Cook: Heat a non-stick skillet on medium high and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook the chicken, covering the pan with a lid, for about 9-10 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 677mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 552mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2065IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 6.2mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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