Keto Zesty Chicken Stuffed With Spinach And Cream Cheese

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  • prep time

    prep time

    10 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    25 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    35 min

Keto Zesty Chicken Stuffed With Spinach And Cream Cheese

164 ratings

This delicious dish is packed with flavor from the zesty tang of lemon to the creaminess of cheese, and just a hint of aromatic basil.

The chicken is foil baked so it steams gently as it cooks, retaining its moisture and all the flavors. Perfect served with a fresh green salad or with a side of roasted asparagus.

  • Net Carbs

    4.5 g

  • Fiber

    0.7 g

  • Total Carbs

    5.2 g

  • Protein

    65.1 g

  • Fats

    31.3 g

574 cals

Keto Zesty Chicken Stuffed With Spinach And Cream Cheese

#1 Low Carb & Keto Diet App Since 2010

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Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast

    Chicken Breast

    2 large breast

  • Cream Cheese

    Cream Cheese

    5 ounce

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Spinach Raw

    Spinach Raw

    ½ cup

  • Basil Fresh

    Basil Fresh

    ¼ cup

  • Lemon Juice Raw

    Lemon Juice Raw

    ½ lemon yields

  • Lemon Peel Raw

    Lemon Peel Raw

    1 tbsp

  • Salt

    Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅕ tsp

Recipe Steps

steps 8

35 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit and lay a large piece of foil across a shallow oven tray.
  • Step 2

    Add the cream cheese, half the lemon zest, the spinach, crushed garlic and basil to a mixing bowl.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Season generously and stir well to combine.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Lay the chicken breasts on a clean work surface and use a sharp knife to score down the center of each breast, making a pocket in the center.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Spoon the mixture evenly between each chicken breast, filling the pocket completely.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Season each chicken breast with salt and pepper and the remaining zest.
    Step 6
  • Step 7

    Lay the chicken breasts on the foil and drizzle with the lemon juice. Fold the excess foil over and around the chicken forming a loose parcel.
  • Step 8

    Transfer to the oven to bake for 23-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
    Step 8

Comments 31

  • Alisha

    Alisha a year ago

    Hey so one serving would be 1 chicken breast. 1/2 serving would be half of the chicken breast 😊

    • Sandra6

      Sandra6 3 months ago

      It says 2 servings per breast as you move down into the recipe itself so 1/2 a breast is 1 serving. I think they just labeled it funny saying 1/2 serving.

  • evrthng.i.love

    evrthng.i.love a year ago

    Can someone help me please? What should I set at servings? And what does it mean 1/2 etc? How should I set for 1 portion only? I'm confused a bit as is my first time using this app

    • OutstandingRadish210138

      OutstandingRadish210138 10 months ago

      I would personally just do 1 chicken breast as a serving. To make it simple. Just grab a couple chicken breasts that are the same size as per the serving amount.

  • Sophidem

    Sophidem a year ago

    Just ok, not more than that

    • BrendaSchonig

      BrendaSchonig 2 years ago

      Perfect as sous vide!

      • BobbieJean#1

        BobbieJean#1 2 years ago

        Very dry

        • FabulousKetone825706

          FabulousKetone825706 2 years ago

          What does 1/4 chicken breast mean? That seems like a very small serving. Just new and trying to understand.

          • Liz

            Liz a year ago

            Just change serving size to adjust

        • Nessa2997

          Nessa2997 3 years ago

          Very good, definitely make this again

          • SpectacularCauliflower743262

            SpectacularCauliflower743262 3 years ago

            Very tasty but definitely recommend doubling the garlic and maybe lemon for more flavor. I also 2nd the previous recommendation to bake “standing up” or else the filling will likely run out. I used some additional foil to “support” the chicken’s upright position in a shallow baking pan but if you have a tall enough casserole dish, that would likely work as well. Finally, since we used Costco chicken breasts (and made 4 at once), ours ended up taking nearly 45 mins at 425. I also covered in foil for the first 20 mins then removed to get some color and texture on the top. Will likely make again.

            • PropitiousRadish488264

              PropitiousRadish488264 3 years ago

              Tastes way better than it looks and is easy to add other spices to your taste. My chicken breasts were thin, so I had to hold the chicken breasts together with toothpicks before baking. I’ll definitely make again.

              • SplendidMacadamia789822

                SplendidMacadamia789822 3 years ago

                I absolutely loved this! I substituted spinach with Asparagus heads, and baked the Asparagus stems on the side with the Chicken with some crushed garlic. I used Lime juice because I didn't have lemons, still amazing!

                • ExcellentKetone643940

                  ExcellentKetone643940 a year ago

                  Then why are looking at a chicken recipe?

              • FortuitousKale791417

                FortuitousKale791417 3 years ago

                I hate chicken

                • BrendaSchonig

                  BrendaSchonig 2 years ago

                  Keto may not work for you lol. We eat lots of chicken

                • Dorothy255

                  Dorothy255 2 years ago

                  Then don’t make this

                • DMH

                  DMH 2 years ago

                  Try is with pork tenderloin.

              • Gemmylou08

                Gemmylou08 3 years ago

                I made a sauce with the spinach and cream cheese instead of suff it as I find it just runs all over the pan.

                • datrices18b12

                  datrices18b12 2 years ago

                  I will do the same

                • InPinkClover

                  InPinkClover 3 years ago

                  Clever! Since I like things simple I will try the same thing, thanks.

              • FortuitousMacadamia110207

                FortuitousMacadamia110207 3 years ago

                Very satisfying, would agree that it needs onion and garlic. Will try again w modification.

                • AwesomeRadish979869

                  AwesomeRadish979869 3 years ago

                  Making this tonight! Looking forward to it! 🤗

                  • Heidi

                    Heidi 3 years ago

                    Amazing! I added some feta to the filling. It was delicious.

                    • LittleBoo

                      LittleBoo 3 years ago

                      Another suggestion .... Sweet Chilli Cream Cheese plus diced sweet red peppers, spinach, lime instead of lemon .... Add a fresh chopped chilli if you love heat. Just before finished baking, open up foil, sprinkle some grated hard cheese over and allow to brown in oven for a few minutes. Serve with cherry tomatoes that you can have fresh or baked in the same oven.

                      • Hollywood66

                        Hollywood66 3 years ago

                        At Asian market’s or Asian section in supermarkets.

                      • AwesomeArugula881214

                        AwesomeArugula881214 3 years ago

                        I’ve never heard of sweet chili cc. Would you be able to share the brand and maybe what store(s) you’ve seen it in ?? TIA

                    • FavorableCauliflower813166

                      FavorableCauliflower813166 3 years ago

                      I'm new. The picture show bread or a bun. But it is not listed in the ingredients.???

                      • DellaMarie

                        DellaMarie 3 years ago

                        It looks raw so I see why you thought it was a bun!

                      • Magda

                        Magda 3 years ago

                        Hi there, it’s a chicken Brest cut into a pocket

                    • Pumpkinita

                      Pumpkinita 3 years ago

                      Great recipe. Instead of just mixing in a bowl for the first step used a hand mix and made a creamcheese style pesto.