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.
Kim Haugaard says
375 grader C – i 25 minutter – Uha de blev tรธrre selv om jeg “kun” stillede ovnen pรฅ 275 C.
Karly Campbell says
Hi Kim! That should be 375 degrees F.
Laurie says
Made this it was delicious. Definitely a keeper!
Boel says
Kim, 375 F = 190 C
Shalonda Hogan says
Can I leave out the mayo
Karly Campbell says
I’ve only made this is as written, but you can try. ๐
Nevada A Johnson says
Could you substitute the cream cheese for anything?
Karly Campbell says
Ricotta might work, but I’ve only made stuffed chicken using cream cheese so I can’t say for sure.
Brina Cosby says
Hello. I just made this recipe this morning for dinner today Thanks for the recipe I will be trying it again and again. I wasnโt taught how to cook so I just try different stuff and recipes so we will see how it comes out. Again, thanks.
Matthew Burger says
This recipe unfortunately does not call for enough of the spinach mixture because you eat about half of it before it even goes into the chicken. Seriously this recipe is delicious for how simple it is.
Karly Campbell says
Haha! Glad you enjoyed!
Becca says
THIS WAS SOOOOOOO GOOD!!!! i had this tomato basil seasoning and added it to the filling and mixed it and omg i was literally blown away by how SATISFYING this was thank you!!!
Akira says
I want to thank you for this recipe my family loves it. I fixed it with rice and broccoli. I can expect this to become a regular meal.
April says
Well I made this tonight & I was going to pan sear but I am so glad I didnโt. It was juicy & tender. The whole family loved it!!! It was so filling! I couldnโt even finish it. We had a salad on the side. I did add a little crumbled goat cheese with sun dried tomatoes for added flavor. It is definitely being added to one of my favorites list. Thank you for sharing! Keep them coming!! It was nice to try something new!
Karly Campbell says
Glad you gave it a try and enjoyed! I’m sure the goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes were great!
April says
Can the chicken breast be pan seared versus baked?
Karly Campbell says
I think it could, but you may want to seal it closed with toothpicks so the filling doesn’t leak out.
Joyceline says
Like your spinach chicken dish as I am diabetic so I’ll try it
Sara says
I was wondering if you had ever made the spinach stuffed chicken and froze some for another meal
Karly Campbell says
I haven’t, but I think it would freeze really well.
Jenn says
I only have whipped cream cheese in my fridge. Would that still work? Just curious since itโs a very different consistency than regular cream cheese.
Karly Campbell says
Hi Jenn! I’m really not sure. I’ve not tried it with the whipped kind.
Dawn says
Omg this was amazing I had been wanting to try it and just finally went out and got the recipe ingredients was not disappointed. I look forward to trying more of your recipes
Karly Campbell says
Thanks, Dawn!
Michelle Pope says
Soooooo good and sooooo easy. I used Moroccan seasoning on the chicken and served with buttered rice. Delicious!
Linda McMahon says
Can you prepare the night before?
Karly Campbell says
I think you could, though I haven’t tried it.
Ebony Phillips says
I will be making this tonight and will add a little mature cheddar as well as the Parmesan to use up some cheese we have languishing in the refrigerator.
About electrolytes… oh my I learned the hard way yesterday and this morning about keeping them in check. If youโre reading this and missed it in the article please believe this lady itโs so important!
I let mine slide (I supplement using electrolyte tablets dissolved in a pint of water 2-3 time a day. Went away for a few days and forgot my tablets and got totally wiped out. No energy my brain literally couldnโt think and I had a heavy head. When my husband came home from work I was in bed feeling rotten. He found me some electrolyte tablets and after two doses I was back in the room.
Keep on top of your electrolytes!! END RANT.
LakeGirl says
Made this recipe with an accidental twist and it was fabulous! Went to take my chicken out of the package after thawing and whoops, boneless thighs that I bought for my hubby and forgot about. No time to go shopping so instead of stuffing breasts I layered the chicken thighs with the stuffing between the two layers of thighs and shook the spices on top. It was fabulous!!! So if you donโt really like chicken breasts, give boneless thighs a try.
Rosa says
Hi Karly, I just made the spinach stuff chicken breast, and it was awesome thank you so much for sharing your recipe. God bless you
Nina says
I made this dish last night. I added onion, mushrooms and green pepper, reduced spinach and sautรฉed the vegetables before adding cheeses. I received great compliments from guests. Will definitely be using this recipe again! We were not chicken breast fans but thanks to you, we are now converted!
VT says
Do you think it would be alright to if left in the fridge for 3-4 days after being cooked?
Karly Campbell says
Yes, I think it’d keep for a few days just fine.
Shannon Funkhouser says
Great receipe! Added sun dried tomatoes. Mouthwatering!
Karly Campbell says
Oh I bet that was a good addition!
Daryna says
Is there anything I can use to replace the onion powder?
Karly Campbell says
You could just leave it out or replace with another spice that you like.
JLS says
This was EXCELLENT!
Doubled the recipe, substituted diced mozzarella for Parmesan (what I had on hand), roasted asparagus for side dish. Used a sheet pan i/o a baking dish.
Thanks for a keeper recipe, my Mom suggested it for a dinner party ๐
Karly Campbell says
So glad you enjoyed! ๐