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.
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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.
Adriana says
Will this work with tenderloins?
Karly Campbell says
I think they’d be pretty tough to fill.
Michelle Desterheft says
Do you know how many carbs/calories are in this recipe? Thanks
Karly Campbell says
Hi Michelle! That information is included at the top of the recipe, for future reference. ๐
Per chicken breast: 241 calories, 14g fat, 2g carbs, 0g fiber = 2g net carbs
Hope that helps!
Elizabeth says
I followed this recipe exactly and got 341 calories per breast when I entered it all in MyFitnessPal. Mayo was 180, cheese 80, cream cheese 400, chicken (Perdue perfect portion) 560, olive oil 120. Divided by 4 = 335 plus whatever the little spices and spinach added a calorie here and there for a total of 341. Where are we different? Low cal mayo or cream cheese or anything? PS – YUMMMMM, worth every calorie
Karly Campbell says
Hi Elizabeth! It’s hard to say where we’re different. I used My Fitness Pal to calculate the nutrition – all of the calculators seem to be a bit different. I didn’t use light/low fat anything.
Shiree says
How do you stop the filling from pouring out everywhere???
Karly Campbell says
It hasn’t been an issue for me, at all. It might overflow just a bit, but the vast majority stays inside the chicken. Make sure you’re cutting the pocket deep enough – almost cut all the way through. The filling is fairly thick as well, so it stays in place nicely.
Rita says
What can you use for a Mayo substitute?
Karly Campbell says
Sour cream may work well, but I haven’t tried it.
lucee2@ says
Love this recipe and serve it with mashed cauliflower (like mashed potatoes) , steamed broccoli with lemon sauce. Fantastic meal and so healthy! Can be both Paleo or Keto!
Doug says
Been doing a version on grilll with applewood smoke for years. My stuffing is spinach, onion, feta cheese and tarragon with breast brushed with olive oil, salt, pepper and tuscan seasoning. Grill direct for 6 minutes on each side, then indirect in apple wood smoke for another 20.
Karly Campbell says
Sounds great!
Shehla says
Hi Karly, So I’ve been sent this link by my husband who wants me to make it for him. I love cooking for him, specially things that I know he looks forward to having ๐ and this surely is one of them. I got so excited that I got all the ingredients today but realized that my oven is broken ๐ Is there any other way I can cook this and not bake it in the oven? Like maybe steam it? or fry it in very little oil? Hope it won’t spoil the recipe. Im too excited to make it and can’t wait till my oven gets fixed. Please suggest. Thanks! ๐
Karly Campbell says
Hi Shehla! Sorry for the delay in getting back to you! I’m not sure how well this one will work on the stove. I’d be a bit worried about the filling leaking out when you go to flip the chicken. You might try securing the chicken closed with toothpicks and cooking on the stove over low heat. Hope that helps!
Shehla says
Thanks for the reply Karly! โบ๏ธ Itโs the first thing Iโm trying tomorrow! โบ๏ธ
Avani Malhotra says
It was amazing.Thank you , I just changed it up a little . Didn’t have mayo and had only one ounce of cream cheese so added one tablespoon of masarpone and one tablespoon of thickened cream. IT was amazzinnggg
Jonathan says
So with all that other stuff in the chicken ..its only 247 calories? Like what’s the ounces on the chicken?8?
Thank u
Karly Campbell says
I calculated the nutrition information using an online calculator and based this on 6 ounce chicken breasts. The nutrition information provided is just a guide as I’m not a registered dietitian. I recommend calculating yourself based on the specific products you use if it’s important to you to have the most accurate information.
Debbie says
Is this a good diet for diabetics? What is a good source of electrolytes?
Karly Campbell says
This diet has been shown to be helpful for Type 2 diabetics, but you’ll want to do more research as I’m not a health care professional.
Faye says
Could I add crab to this????
Karly Campbell says
Sure!
Linda Toliver says
Can you double the recipe?
Karly Campbell says
Sure.
Quaneisha says
Definitely going to try this today (later on of course) but going to do broccoli instead of spinach & also some brown rice either inside or as a side, not quite sure just yet! I love being in the kitchen and experimenting so I always put my own twist on everything!
Beth says
Hi . This looks great.. Can you let me know the temperature of the oven?
Karly Campbell says
As stated in the recipe, the oven should be set to 375 degrees.
Charity Schedlosky says
Oops I think I posted my comment on a different post…sorry
I do have to agree with you this recipe is MAGIC!!! I made this recipe tonight for supper and my husband who isn’t crazy about Cream Cheese LOVED IT!!! He likes it so much he even said I could make it again anytime I want.
Thank you so much for the recipe! One happy wife
Karly Campbell says
So glad it was a hit with you and your husband!
Adrienne Walker says
I fixed this yesterday & it’s a keeper.
Karly Campbell says
So glad to hear that! ๐
Ted Bear says
I add worcestershire sauce to the cream cheese and spinach for a taste variation. Always gets really yummy comments …
Katherine says
made in and it was delish.
Daniel says
I added bacon to the mixture! AWESOME!
Karly Campbell says
Yum!
Cookie Mausser says
I am definitely making this tomorrow. I don’t have cream cheese so I will substitute with goat cheese !
Karly Campbell says
I’m sure that will be amazing!