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.
Ange5 says
What sides go with this chicken
Karly Campbell says
We usually serve with roasted veggies and a salad.
Sharon says
Made this last night and it was a hit. So delicious. Will be making them again for sure. Especially if we’re having company.
Nonnie says
This is yummy! Thank you!
Ross says
I heat the spinach mixture and add chopped mushrooms and reduce. Itโs much easier to stuff and it concentrates the flavors. I cut one breast into 4 pieces and beat to 1/2 in. thick. Stuff and bake.
John says
Your do not sell or share tab on the left side makes it impossible to print your recipe!
Karly Campbell says
Oh, that’s frustrating! That doesn’t happen to me, so I’m not sure how to help. Can you try from a different browser or device?
Kathy says
Love it – I have made this several times, adding more red pepper-about double – as we like spicy. I pound the chicken breasts and cut in pieces to stuff with spinach to make more smaller portions.
Megan says
This sounds fantastic! What size chicken breasts should I use? They vary so much in the store. Sometimes they are 1 lb + each, sometimes they are 10-12oz.
Karly Campbell says
We try to use around 6-8 ounce breasts.
Samantha says
I butterfly my chicken breasts and freeze them when I shop in bulk. Since my breasts are already thin, do you think I could top it with the mixture and roll them before baking? Thanks!!
Karly Campbell says
Yes, I think that would probably work!
Sonia says
I was literally think the same thing! I do the same. Butterfly the breast and freeze. So you can spoon the spinach mixture on the breasts and roll them. ๐
Deborah Smith says
Could I make the day before I want to cook them or would the spinach get slimey?
Maryann Cintolo says
Stuffed spinach chicken breasts
Made this several times for friends and family. Best recipe ever! Everyone raves about it. I have shared this with many friends through Natasha’s site. Easy tomato, and watching the videos’s makes it fool-proof. She is fabulous. Love everything I’ve tried. Im actually making it tonight for 7. Just checked in to review and double check the recipe.
Maddie says
Do you think thighs could be substituted for the chicken breasts?
Karly Campbell says
Sure, if they’re thick enough to stuff.
Sharon says
I’m on a strick kidney/ diabetic diet. So I split my chicken breast and plan to stuff and roll before baking. Do you think that will be ok?
Karly Campbell says
Yes, that should be fine.
Roi says
A new family favorite! My husband and daughter were fighting over the leftovers!
Terry stewart says
Can these be frozen? Should they be cooked first? Being single doesnโt mean I canโt eat good, if you know what I mean.
Karly Campbell says
I haven’t frozen these myself, but I think they would freeze well. I’d freeze before baking.
Jorja Bennett says
Can this recipe be cooked in air fryer? If so at what temp and how long.
Karly Campbell says
Here’s the air fryer version: https://airfried.com/air-fryer-stuffed-chicken/
Mary says
Tried your recipe yet but I plan on it want to know can this be made in ahead of time like the day before and then cooked and how much longer would I cook it for being that is going to be cold I will set it out for a little while before I put it in the oven thanks for any info canโt wait to try since I have everything and itโs all ready to go
Karly Campbell says
Hi Mary! It should be fine to make ahead, but I’m not sure how much more time it would need in the oven. We always use a meat thermometer to check for doneness, just to be on the safe side.
Mary says
Made the recipe last night for dinner and I did have it all set up to go and baked in the oven for about 45 minutes and it was excellent and everybody enjoyed it pre-making it ahead of time did not hurt it at all the only thing different I did do with the chicken breast I pounded them out so they were a little thinner and the only reason I kept them in the oven for 45 minutes my oven wasnโt working properly it was worth having again everybody enjoyed thanks for your kind fedback
Karly Campbell says
So glad these turned out for you, Mary! Thanks for sharing what worked for you! ๐
Brittany D says
Absolutely love this recipe! Itโs a family favorite! So yummy and super easy. I do struggle to know what to serve as a side with it. Any recommendations?
Karly Campbell says
So glad you enjoy it! We usually serve with roasted veggies and a salad. ๐
Amanda says
This recipe came together a lot quicker than I expected and was absolutely delicious! My chicken took closer to 40 minutes, but thatโs what meat thermometers are for. I served over rice with steamed broccoli and will have it again very soon and often.
Karly Campbell says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Blanca P Garcia says
Made this recipe very simple prepped chicken breasts by cutting pockets. Turned out really good.
TJ says
This was FANTASTIC! Highly recommend! And don’t miss out on the lovely juices that make for a nice compliment on top of rice. :o)
Karly Campbell says
Thanks, TJ!
Des says
This is sooo good I added chopped artichoke hearts and tad more red pepper because I love more kick. Made it twice and now on our regular dinner menu! The chicken breast I had were pretty big so I had to cook a little longer.
Karly Campbell says
Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Kelsey says
I definitely am going to try this! What pairs well as a side for this dish?
Ssm says
I was going to serve with perimeter potatoes and asparagus ๐
Cindy Coleman says
Iโm having a salad