Transform your daily meals with these spinach and cream cheese stuffed chicken breasts. Flavor, satiety, and effortless healthy eating.
Course Main Course
Cuisine homemade
Keyword chicken, keto, low carb, meat
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour
Servings 2portions
Calories 364kcal
Author missblasco
Equipment
Convection oven
Ingredients
2 chicken breastsskinless, whole boneless (approx. 14 oz total)
1/2medium onion or shallotfinely diced (approx. 2 oz)
2cupsfresh baby spinachapprox. 3.5 oz
1/4cupvegetable or chicken broth
4tspcream cheeseapprox. 2 oz, softened
2tbspshredded cheese for meltinge.g., Mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or Cheddar
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Extra virgin olive oilfor sautéing
Instructions
In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent. Pour in the broth and add the baby spinach. Stir frequently until the spinach has wilted and all the liquid has completely evaporated. This ensures the filling stays inside the chicken and doesn't make the dish soggy. Remove from heat and set aside.
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice each breast horizontally through the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through. Open them up like a book. Season both the inside and outside with salt and black pepper.
Spread the sautéed spinach mixture evenly inside each breast, then add 2 teaspoons of cream cheese to each. Fold the chicken back over the filling and secure the edges with 2 or 3 toothpicks to keep everything contained.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Place the stuffed breasts in a baking dish and bake for approximately 30 minutes. It is important to watch the time so the chicken remains juicy and does not dry out.
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of each breast. Return to the oven (or switch to the broiler) for about 5 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Remember to remove the toothpicks before serving. This dish pairs beautifully with a fresh arugula salad or a side of steamed vegetables.
Notes
The combination of lean protein and the healthy fats from the cream cheese provides high satiety, helping you feel full for up to 6 hours.
If you are following a strictly gluten-free diet, always verify that your broth and shredded cheese are certified gluten-free.