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
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
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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