Why You’ll Love This Recipe

If you love creamy, cheesy chicken dinners, this one’s a keeper.
This Keto Creamy Spinach Stuffed Chicken combines juicy, pan-seared chicken breasts with a luscious blend of spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan — all baked together until golden and melty.

The result? A restaurant-quality dinner that’s surprisingly easy to make at home in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients for Creamy Spinach Stuffed Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 How to Make It

Step 1: Prep & Sauté

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet, sauté garlic and spinach in olive oil until wilted.

Step 2: Make the Filling

Combine spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Stuff the Chicken

Slice a pocket into each chicken breast and fill with the spinach mixture.
Secure with toothpicks to hold everything together.

Step 4: Sear & Bake

Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Sear both sides in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to the oven.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F.

Step 5: Rest & Serve

Let it rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve with roasted broccoli, zucchini noodles, or cauliflower mash for a complete low-carb meal.

🔥 Chef’s Tips & Variations

  • Add crushed red pepper for a spicy twist.
  • Mix in sun-dried tomatoes or artichoke hearts for Mediterranean flavor.
  • Great for meal prep — reheats beautifully without drying out.

💪 Nutrition (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 45g
  • Fat: 24g
  • Carbs: 4g
  • Net Carbs: 3g

High in protein, packed with healthy fats, and keto-approved — this recipe keeps you full and satisfied.

Creamy Spinach Stuffed Chicken

This Creamy Spinach Stuffed Chicken is juicy, flavorful, and keto-friendly. Filled with a cheesy spinach mixture and baked to perfection, it’s the ultimate low-carb comfort food for any weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Filling
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp paprika for color and flavor
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven-safe dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Toothpicks or kitchen twine

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and spinach until wilted. Remove from heat.
  3. In a bowl, mix cooked spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan until creamy.
  4. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the spinach mixture. Secure with toothpicks.
  5. Season the outside of the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  6. Heat the skillet again, sear chicken on both sides for 2–3 minutes until golden, then transfer to the oven.
  7. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F).
  8. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with roasted veggies or cauliflower mash.

Notes

Add crushed red pepper for spice or sun-dried tomatoes for a tangy twist. Great for meal prep—store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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