This Spinach Stuffed Chicken is a low carb chicken recipe that is perfect for a healthy and delicious meal.
The chicken is stuffed with cheese and spinach, and then baked to perfection.
This recipe is simple to make and can be made ahead of time.
A spinach filled chicken breast is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy chicken.
This baked chicken recipe is simple to make and can be made ahead of time.
A keto chicken recipe that is ready in just 30 minutes!
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Ingredients
– Chicken breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are best for this recipe.
– Cream cheese: I used full fat cream cheese, but you could also use Greek yogurt as well.
– Spinach: I used fresh spinach, but you could also use frozen spinach. Just make sure to thaw it and squeeze out the excess water before using.
– Garlic: I used garlic powder, but you could also use fresh garlic.
– Cheese: I used shredded mozzarella cheese and parmesan, but you could also use cheddar cheese.
– Tomato sauce: I used my homemade marinara sauce, but you could also use a store bought sauce.
– Butter: I used salted butter, but you could also use unsalted.
– Salt and pepper: To taste
How to Make Spinach Stuffed Chicken
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, spinach, garlic, salt pepper and shredded cheeses.
- Butterfly and season chicken breasts with salt, pepper and garlic.
- Fill each chicken breast with the spinach mixture.
- Top chicken breast with butter and with tomato sauce.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Enjoy!
What to Serve with Spinach Stuffed Chicken?
If you are looking for low carb side dishes to serve with spinach stuffed chicken, here are some ideas:
Chicken breasts filled with a spinach and cheese mixture, breaded and baked is an easy and delicious weeknight meal.
This baked low carb recipe is ideal for meal prep and can be served with a side dish, soup or side salad to make it a complete keto healthy dinner.
Spinach Filled Chicken Breast
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Recipe
This Spinach Stuffed Chicken is a low carb chicken recipe that is perfect for a healthy and delicious meal. Perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast, boneless, skinless
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Butterfly and season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, spinach, mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
- Spoon mixture onto chicken breasts and close them back up.
- In a baking dish place chicken breasts and top them small butter chunks and with tomato sauce.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 415Total Fat 27gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 168mgSodium 768mgCarbohydrates 5gNet Carbohydrates 4gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 47g
