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Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken (Low-carb, Keto)

Tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy spinach and cheese filling for an easy low-carb dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 44 oz chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • For the filling heading
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped or 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 4 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • nonstick skillet
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Measuring Spoons
  • toothpicks (optional)

Method
 

  1. Make the filling: in a medium bowl, combine chopped fresh spinach (or thawed, squeezed dry frozen spinach), cream cheese, Parmesan, mozzarella, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and salt to taste; mix until smooth and well combined.
  2. Butterfly the chicken: place each chicken breast flat on a cutting board, place your hand on top, and slice horizontally about three-quarters of the way through to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  3. Season the outside of each breast with chili powder, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Stuff the chicken: spoon about one-quarter of the spinach-cream cheese mixture into the pocket of each chicken breast and fold closed; secure with toothpicks if needed to keep the filling inside.
  5. Cook the chicken: heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the stuffed breasts and cover with a lid. Cook 9–10 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Rest and serve: remove toothpicks, let the chicken rest 2–3 minutes, then serve.

Notes

  • Use thawed frozen spinach squeezed dry as a convenient alternative to fresh.
  • Room-temperature cream cheese blends more easily.
  • Secure with toothpicks if the pocket tends to open while cooking.
  • Cook to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.