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Keto Stuffed Chicken

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This Keto Stuffed Chicken is easily one of the best dinners I’ve made this year! Cheesy and decadent, this dish works just as well for a weeknight meal as it does for entertaining.

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This Keto Stuffed Chicken can be prepared ahead of time and cooked just before serving.
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1 Keto Stuffed Chicken Backstory
2 How to Make Keto Stuffed Chicken
3 Variations for Low Carb Stuffed Chicken
4 Frequently Asked Questions for Keto Stuffed Chicken
5 Tools Needed to Make This Recipe
6 Tips for Making this Recipe
7 If You Like This Recipe You May Also Like:
8 Low Carb Stuffed Chicken
9 Keto Stuffed Chicken
9.1 Ingredients
9.2 Instructions
9.3 Nutrition
10 Other Great Chicken Recipes to Try:

Keto Stuffed Chicken Backstory

When I went vegetarian in my late 30’s, I am not sure what I was most excited about.

Not “needing” animal protein, or all those carbs I felt like I now had a free license to eat.

What I found is that while I may love carbs, they most certainly do not love me back. I was hungry all the time, and found myself on more than one occasion hangry and staring into the pantry.

Most of the time I was too hungry to wait to make something. As a result, I’d end up grabbing one of the kids snacks.

After that period in my life, I learned that while I may be able to take or leave animal protein, my body feels much better when I consume it in proper portions.

While most people love meat, I have always needed mine to have a little something extra in order to eat it. Cheese, a sauce – something other than just a chunk of meat.

In short, it has got to be yummy!

One of my favorite things about the Keto and low-carb lifestyle is that I can enjoy dishes like this Keto Stuffed Chicken.

This is not your boring chicken dinner – no dried out grilled breasts here.

This is cheesy perfection that also happens to be an excellent way to sneak a little green in your – or your kids – diets. Stuffing meat may seem like a lot of work, however, it actually comes together very quickly.

I like making this recipe early in the day when I have time because knowing I have dinner solved always makes me feel good. You can even put it together up to a day ahead of time, which makes it perfect for entertaining.

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How to Make Keto Stuffed Chicken

Time needed: 28 minutes.

Make stuffed chicken in less than 30 minutes!

  1. Form a pocket in the chicken.

    Make a horizontal slit through the center of the chicken to form a pocket.First process shot for Keto Stuffed Chicken - Chicken is being cut to form a pocket.

  2. Cook onion and garlic.

    After that, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook 3 minutes. After that, add garlic, and cook one more minute.Second Process Shot for Keto Stuffed Chicken - Onion is being cooked in a skillet.

  3. Cook the Spinach.

    Add the spinach to the pan, and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.Third process shot for Keto Stuffed Chicken - Spinach being added to the skillet.

  4. Season and Chop

    Season the spinach to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to cool slightly, and chop.

  5. Add cheeses

    Once the spinach has cooled slightly, stir stir the cheeses together with it.Fourth process shot for Keto Stuffed Chicken - Spinach mixture and cheeses are being combined in a small white bowl.

  6. Stuff the chicken.

    Stuff the pockets in the chicken with the spinach mixture, using toothpicks to secure.Fifth process shot for Keto Stuffed Chicken - chicken is stuffed with the spinach and cheese mixture.

  7. Season the Chicken

    Combine the spices, and sprinkle over the chicken.Sixth Process Shot for Ketp Stuffed Chicken - The chicken is stuffed and has been sprinkled with seasonings.

  8. Cook Until Golden Brown

    Add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. (Larger pieces of chicken may take longer to cook through.)

Variations for Low Carb Stuffed Chicken

  • Use feta and Swiss in place of the goat cheese and mozzarella. Omit the spinach and instead use 1/2 cup olives, chopped.
  • Reduce the spinach to 2 ounces and add in 4 ounces of mushrooms, sautéed.
  • Omit the spinach and instead use 6 ounces of chopped marinated artichokes.

Frequently Asked Questions for Keto Stuffed Chicken

Is Chicken Keto Friendly?

Yes, chicken is an excellent source of protein and ideally suited for the Keto diet. Although dark meat chicken is generally considered better for keto due to its higher fat content, all chicken can be consumed on a keto diet. It is best to eat organic, free-range chicken if at all possible.

What Can You Stuff Chicken With?

Cheese – all types
Olives
Spinach
Onion – sauteed or caramelized
Mushrooms
Artichokes
Roasted Red Peppers
Bacon

Can You Make Keto Stuffed Chicken in an Air Fryer?

Yes, depending on what type of Air Fryer you have you may be able to. However, you need to place the breasts on parchment paper to avoid spilling the filling. (This is more of a concern with some types of Air Fryers than others. Be sure to read your manual.) To cook, preheat the Air Fryer to 380 degrees and cook for 20 minutes.

Photo of a piece of Keto Stuffed Chicken on a white plate with cheese and spinach oozing out the front next to a fork.
These cheesy Keto Stuffed Chicken is perfect to serve guests! No one will ever guess that it is part of your diet plan.

Tools Needed to Make This Recipe

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  • Mixing Bowls
  • Sharp Knife
  • Skillet

Tips for Making this Recipe

  • This recipe can be prepped ahead of time and cooked just before serving.
  • If you prefer, you can brown the stuffed breasts in a skillet and finish by cooking for 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven. To do this, make sure that you use an oven-safe skillet.
  • Don’t skip using a toothpick to secure the cheese mixture! They really do help the filling to stay in. (Likewise – don’t forget to take them out before serving. Nothing says elegant like a friend or family member biting into wood.)
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Low Carb Stuffed Chicken

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Keto Stuffed Chicken

No more boring chicken dinners! You are going to love this easy, cheesy Keto Stuffed chicken.  Dinner is solved in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time13 mins
Total Time28 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy
Servings: 8
Calories: 226kcal
Author: Wendy

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 5 ounces baby spinach chopped
  • 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • 2 ounces mozzarella cheese grated
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cut a horizontal slit through the center of the chicken to form a pocket.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet to medium heat.
  • Next, add onion, and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and cook one minute more.
  • After that, add spinach, and sauté until wilted, about two minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper
  • Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool slightly. Stir in cheeses.
  • Stuff the chicken pockets with the spinach and cheese mixture using toothpicks to secure.
  • In a small dish, mix together paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over the chicken.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 536mg | Vitamin A: 40.3% | Vitamin C: 8.1% | Calcium: 7.9% | Iron: 7%

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  3. I’m a vegetarian, but the only one in my immediate family. Finding yummy recipes my whole family will adore can be tricky. But this looks absolutely DIVINE! Plus, I will feel great feeding it to them since it’s a healthy option.

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    • It is a great option! I used to be vegetarian and I understand just what you mean about finding healthy recipes for the family was always a challenge.

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  11. I absolutely LOVE eating keto right now. I’ve been running low on new recipes though and this made me so happy!

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