This easy stuffed chicken breast recipe is going to be a new low carb family favorite! The cream cheese and Parmesan add a ton of flavor to this spinach stuffed chicken and the whole recipe is super quick to prepare.
You guys. We had a break through yesterday.
My sweet, lovely daughter – the 13 year old – is not much for vegetables.
I mean, this is probably pretty normal and I try to remember that I also did not eat vegetables as a child and I survived. I still keep trying to push the veggies though.
Yesterday, for dinner, I told her we were having chicken. Cheese stuffed chicken breast, to be exact.
I left out the fact that there was spinach lurking in the cheese. She’s not blind, so she totally saw it in there but just went with it.
You guys. She ate that entire piece of chicken. Alongside a serving of pan fried Brussels sprouts. Like, woah.
Progress.
Anyway, I now believe that this baked stuffed chicken breast recipe is magic. It’s also easy and delicious and you’re going to love it!
How To Make This Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast:
You’re going to start by mixing up your spinach filling. You’ll want some cream cheese, Parmesan, a little mayo, chopped spinach, and seasonings. Basic stuff, friends.
Mix that all together in a small bowl and then set it aside.
Grab a pack of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. The filling should be the perfect amount for 4 breasts.
Season the chicken breasts and then take a sharp knife cut a little pocket in one side of the chicken. I do this by placing one hand on top of the chicken to hold it steady and then using a sharp knife to slice halfway through the breast, like you would do if you were butterflying it, but stopping about halfway into the chicken.
Watch my video below to see this step if it sounds tricky. It really is easy, promise.
Now just start spooning that spinach filling into the little pocket in your chicken!
Bake these for 25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
This cream cheese stuffed chicken breast recipe is perfect for your keto diet.
I could pretty much live on cream cheese and it’s kind of perfect for keto. So low in carbs and high in fat with little protein.
The spinach is a great way to get some potassium in. I’m a stickler for staying on top of my electrolytes. I can always feel it when they get out of whack and it just ruins my whole day. Nobody needs to walk around feeling like they’re going to faint any minute, you know?
Do you guys watch your electrolytes pretty closely while following a keto lifestyle? It’s so important!
This baked stuffed chicken breast recipe is ready in just 35 minutes!
Okay, friends. I’m including a video below to show you just how easy this spinach stuffed chicken is!
I hope you guys give this a try and let me know what you and your family thinks. I hope it’s a big hit.
Other recipes you might like:
Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken – this one is wrapped in bacon, so you know it’s amazing.
Broccoli Salad – this one is packed with cheddar and bacon!
Broccoli Cheese Casserole – if you love cheesy casseroles, this is a side dish you don’t want to miss!
Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry – low carb and so good!
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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tesapoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and drizzle with oil.
- Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Set chicken aside.
- Add cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic, red pepper and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt to a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
- Spoon the spinach mixture into each chicken breast evenly.
- Place the chicken breasts in a 9×13 baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Rubidimund says
Looks yummy and perfect for my low carb diet!
Any suggestions for converting this to a casserole? I want to try this for Easter dinner with 10 guests.
Karly Campbell says
I have a creamed spinach recipe that you could try adding cooked chicken too, but I’m not sure how you’d convert this one specifically to a casserole. https://thatlowcarblife.com/spinach-casserole/
Karen P says
I make this recipe weekly. Go to for protein! I always double the filling and make this a one dish meal.
I haven’t tried making it ahead and freezing before baking . Would that work?
Karly Campbell says
I think it will freeze great, but I haven’t tried it myself.
Beth says
I have to say….this is so darn good, I can’t wait to eat the leftovers AND make it again!! My husband and I started going Keto and this filled us up nicely. I will admit, I even added a half cup of mozzarella because what can I say, I love cheese! Make this for your family, it’s wonderful!
Karly Campbell says
So glad you enjoyed it! You can’t go wrong with a bit of extra cheese. 🙂
Rose says
Why do you give the option to print when it’s not printable? I’ve tried three times.
Karly Campbell says
Hi Rose! I’m sorry you’re having issues, but I’m guessing it’s something on your end. The print function is working fine for me and I haven’t been getting any other complaints.
Rose says
There is a lock at the top of the page and it’s preventing me from printing.
Also, how do you keep the filling from running out of the chicken?
Karly Campbell says
Hi Rose, I’m sorry I’m not sure what that lock is. Can you try from a different browser or device?
The filling is thick enough that it stays put for us. Not an issue at all.
Jennifer McCabe says
This is delicious but 25 minutes at 375 is not long enough. Too undercooked. Took at least 40 minutes. Perhaps this recipe is written for breasts that have been pounded down to at least 1/4 thickness?
Rose says
I’m making this for dinner tonight. I’ll be sure to pound out my chicken. Thanks for the heads up!
Jacqui says
We love this dish. It has become a family favorite that even the picky eater will eat.