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.
Julie Goetter says
I made this tonight for dinner and the boys LOVED it! I forgot the mayo and it was fine. We arenโt on a low carb diet so I served it with a side of lingune Alfredo. Chicken was gone and now I have leftover pasta… it was a total hit, Iโll definitely make again especially since it is impossible to get spinach into the boys. THANKS for the recipe!
Karly Campbell says
Glad your family enjoyed! ๐
Karla E Lindquist says
what an easy, beautiful meal! i didn’t have everything you called for in the creamed spinach, but just using cream cheese, parmesan cheese, mayo, heavy cream and a little salt was good enough. i also put a light dijon glaze on the chicken before sprinkling the paprika and it was incredible.
i love your site.
Karly Campbell says
Thanks, Karla! Glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe! <3
LL says
I left out the red pepper flakes and added a tsp of Tarragon flakes…. Delicious and looked exactly like your picture! Husband said to keep this recipe! (He didn’t realize we were eating low carb…. ๐ )
Karly Campbell says
Don’t you love when you can trick the family into eating low carb and loving it? ๐ The tarragon sounds like a great addition!
Dana T says
I’m really excited to try this tonight!
I’m not a fan of mayo – should I sub something for it or do you think that leaving it out would just be okay?
Thanks for the great recipes!
Karly Campbell says
I haven’t tried it without the mayo. You could try swapping in Greek yogurt or sour cream, or just leave it out entirely.
Lois Jones says
Made this for dinner tonight. My husband loved it. Said it was restaurant quality. Thank for sharing your recipe. With my husband trying to eat low-carb, I plan to check out your other recipes as well.
Karly Campbell says
That’s great to hear, Lois! Hope you enjoy the other recipes as well!
Michelle says
Made this for dinner last night (and had leftovers for lunch). Really easy and delicious. My only issue was that the stuffing came out as I was cutting it up. Any way to eliminate that?
Thanks for the great recipe!
Karly Campbell says
No, I don’t think you could really eliminate that – the filling will squeeze out as you press down on it to cut.
ww says
Simply incredible!!!!! I just made for lunch itโs absolutely delicious. Didnโt have cream cheese so I used mazzarella and itโs the best stuffed chicken breast I ever made. Thank you so much for sharing this
Karly Campbell says
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! ๐
carl says
my oven is out of order! could i cook this in a frying pan?
Karly Campbell says
It sounds like some people have had luck doing this, but I haven’t tried it myself. You might try using toothpicks to seal the chicken so the filling doesn’t leak out when you flip. ๐
Tracey Phillips says
DEE-licious! I made this for my spinach-leary family and it was filling and hearty! The red pepper flakes balance out the richness of the filling and the seasonings on the outside of the chicken are just right to avoid the meat from being something bland with a great filling. I’m adding this to my keto rotation.
Karly Campbell says
So glad you guys enjoyed this one!
Deb says
I made this last night for my boyfriend & I and we will definitely be making it again! Absolutely delicious! Thanks!
Raegan says
This looks so yummy! I am stumped for a side dish…Any suggestions?
Karly Campbell says
The filling in the chicken is pretty rich, so I’d keep the sides nice and light. Steamed veggies, salad, something along those lines. ๐
Jeri Dziabuda says
Really delicious!! But wa-a-y too salty. Next time I’ll use 1/2 as much and it will be even better.
Karly Campbell says
Oh no, sorry it was too salty for you! Glad you enjoyed it regardless. ๐
Kristi Becker says
I used zero salt and it was delicious every time. My mom has congestive heart failure so no salt for this famoly
Lo says
I made this today, really good!!
Lorry says
I tried this for the first time tonight. My husband and I absolutely loved it. It is recipes like this one that make the low carb life style easier. I did have some left over fililng and plan on using it as a dip with a baked carb balance tortilla. Thanks for the recipe, it was quick and easy!!
Karly Campbell says
That’ll make a great dip! ๐
Veronica Aguilar says
What’s the protein count on this?
Jaimie says
Absolutely amazing! I didn’t have any grated parmesan so I made it without. I also cooked it on the grill instead of the oven! Turned out soooo good. My 1 1/2 and 3 year old tore it up!
Karly Campbell says
Glad to hear it worked on the grill!
varsha flowers says
OMG its so good. My first time trying this and I have to make it again. Its one meal in one you have your fats proteins and green veggies. Awesome keto dinner. Thanks for sharing.
Karly Campbell says
So glad you enjoyed the recipe. ๐
Courtney says
I am a busy single momma, has anyone made this by laying the breasts in the bottom of a crockpot? If so… any advice on settings or time?
Shriya says
I tried this today and it turned out just perfect! My husband loved it ! Will make it often :). I used toothpick to make sure the stuffing doesnโt come out.
Karly Campbell says
So glad it was a hit!
DAVID MADDERN says
Great reverie. I substituted goat cheese for the cream cheese. Awesome.