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Close-up of keto stuffed chicken breast filled with spinach and cheese, seared to a golden crust and served with fresh herbs.

Keto Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes


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  • Author: Katherine
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This keto stuffed chicken breast recipe is the perfect low-carb comfort food. Juicy chicken is filled with a creamy, cheesy spinach mixture, lightly breaded with almond flour, then pan-fried and baked to crispy, golden perfection. It’s ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or impressing dinner guests — all while staying keto-friendly!


Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or cutlets

6 oz cream cheese, softened

2 cups chopped spinach (raw)

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

For the breading:

1/3 cup superfine almond flour

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon onion powder

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

2 eggs

2 Tablespoons olive oil for frying


Instructions

  • Make the Filling
    In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped spinach, garlic, parmesan, mozzarella, pepper, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well until creamy and combined.

  • Prepare the Chicken
    Trim visible fat or membranes. If breasts are large, slice lengthwise to create cutlets. Sandwich each cutlet between layers of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet until thin, taking care not to tear.

  • Stuff and Shape the Chicken
    Spoon 1/4 of the filling into the center of each chicken piece. Roll edges up around the filling, turn seam-side down, and gently squeeze to seal into an oval shape. Repeat for all four pieces.

  • Chill
    Place the stuffed chicken on a cookie sheet and chill for 15 minutes. This helps them hold their shape during cooking.

  • Prep Breading Station
    Beat the eggs in a medium bowl. In another bowl, stir together almond flour, parmesan, parsley, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder.

  • Coat and Sear
    Dip each stuffed chicken piece into the egg, then coat with the breading mixture. Heat olive oil in a nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Sear each chicken piece until golden brown on all sides.

  • Bake to Finish
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer browned chicken to a baking dish. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  • Serve
    Serve warm with optional keto marinara or alfredo sauce for extra flavor.

Notes

You can prep and stuff the chicken earlier in the day — just chill until ready to cook.

For a shortcut, use frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry).

Want more crunch? Try crushed pork rinds in place of almond flour.

Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing to help retain juices.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Chicken Breast Recipes
  • Method: Pan-Fried, Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
  • Calories: 475
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 39g
  • Cholesterol: 165mg