Keto Stuffed Chicken

Dish Info

This Keto Stuffed Chicken is easily one of the best dinners I've made this year! Cheesy and decadent, this low carb dish works just as well for a weeknight meal as it does for entertaining. This is one that deserves to become a habit!

Ingredients

– 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided – ¼ cup chopped onion – ½ 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 – ½ teaspoon sea salt – ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

– 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.

– Remove the chicken when it is 160 degrees. Tent and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

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