Keto Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts are filled with softened cream cheese, parmesan, garlic, and spinach. The chicken is seared in a skillet, finished in the oven, and served without pasta or carbs. These Keto Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts deliver protein, fat, and a creamy filling.

About This Recipe

Keto Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts replace stuffing with bread or rice by using a thick cream cheese mixture. The chicken breast is cut into a pocket, not flattened. Cream cheese is softened first so it mixes with spinach and parmesan without lumps. Garlic powder distributes evenly in the filling and avoids raw garlic burning during searing.

Because the chicken is stuffed rather than sliced into medallions, the protein base remains intact and holds moisture. Parmesan adds salt and structure to the filling so it does not leak during cooking. The chicken must be dried with paper towels before seasoning so browning occurs properly in a skillet. The first cooking stage is searing to create a golden exterior. The second stage is baking to finish internal temperature without drying out the surface.

Spinach is stirred into the filling without pre-cooking because oven heat collapses it sufficiently. If frozen spinach is used, water must be squeezed out before mixing. The filling does not require mayonnaise because cream cheese and parmesan supply enough fat.

This recipe does not require sauce. It can be cooked entirely in a skillet if a stainless or cast-iron pan is oven safe. The chicken should rest a few minutes before slicing so stuffing stays inside. For another chicken dish relying on fat and cheese, Keto Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Casserole fits. For something lemon-based, Keto Lemon Garlic Chicken Thigh Skillet fits.

The dish stores cleanly and reheats without separation. No starch is needed, and no vegetables release water inside the stuffing.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• High-fat filling
• No bread stuffing
• Skillet to oven finish
• Clean slice portions
• High protein
• Keto compliant
• Meal prep friendly
• No watery vegetables

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Ingredients

Chicken

• 4 chicken breasts
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Filling

• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Place a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
4. Season chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.
5. Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting through the opposite side.
6. In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded parmesan, fresh spinach, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
7. Stir until mixture is smooth and spinach is evenly distributed.
8. Spoon filling into each chicken breast pocket.
9. Press filling inside firmly so it does not spill.
10. Add olive oil to the hot skillet.
11. Place each stuffed chicken breast into the skillet.
12. Cook 4 to 5 minutes on the first side until browned.
13. Flip chicken breasts.
14. Cook 3 to 4 minutes on the second side.
15. Transfer skillet to the oven.
16. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
17. Remove from oven and let rest 3 to 5 minutes before slicing.

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Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: ~440
• Fat: ~32g
• Protein: ~38g
• Net Carbs: ~3g

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FAQ

• Can I use frozen spinach?
  Yes. Squeeze out all water before mixing.
• Will the filling leak?
  Do not overfill and let chicken rest.
• Can I use mozzarella instead of parmesan?
  Yes. It will soften the filling.
• Can I cook entirely stovetop?
  Sear, then cover on low heat until 165°F.
• Can I use thighs?
  Filling is harder to secure. Breasts work best.

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Variations & Substitutions

• Add chopped bacon to the filling
• Replace parmesan with asiago
• Add red pepper flakes
• Use garlic paste instead of powder
• Stir in chopped artichokes

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Serving Suggestions

• Serve sliced over a plate
• Add extra parmesan on top
• Pair with a keto soup
• Use for meal prep

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• Keto Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Casserole
• Keto Lemon Garlic Chicken Thigh Skillet (25 Minutes)

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