Creamy Pan-Fried Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Low Carb Recipe
Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Keto Pan Fried Spinach Stuffed Chicken

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Chicken is one of the best protein sources when it comes to keto diet. Today we are showing you how to make a very creamy and delicious stuffed chicken breast using common ingredients.

This recipe is great for dinner and lunch as well. We use boneless and skinless medium size breast (around 3 oz or 336 grams). There are so many delicious chicken recipes you can make using this cut of meat.

This dish is very easy to prepare. All you have to do is to prepare the spinach filling first, then stuff it inside the chicken breast and then fry it. We pan fry the chicken meat this time, however you can also bake it in the oven.

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Pan Fried Spinach Stuffed Chicken

A creamy and delicious low-carb spinach stuffed chicken breast for dinner.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Ketogenic, Low Carb
Keyword spinach stuffed chicken breast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 255kcal
Author KetoVale Team

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 cup spinach chopped
  • 1 tbsp onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Oil for frying
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp mozzarella cheese grated
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Melt your butter in a hot frying pan. Sauté the spinach and onion in the butter. Set the stove to medium-high heat and leave the vegetables to cook for about 3 minutes until soft.
  • Mix the cream cheese in the pan. Allow dissolving for around 2 minutes. Stir to combine with the onion and spinach. Set aside.
  • Slice a pocket in the chicken breast, deep enough to be filled. Rub both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Season all side, including the inside of the pocket.
  • Jampack the pocket with spinach filling and some shredded cheese. Close the breast and secure with a toothpick.
    Stuffing cheese and spinach mix
  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Gently place the chicken on the oil and cook for 7-10 minutes with the lid on. Turn the chicken over and let it fry for another 7-10 minutes. Remove from the heat once golden.
  • Cut in the middle to spill the filling. Enjoy while warm.
    Creamy Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

Nutrition/Macros

Nutrition Facts
Pan Fried Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 109mg36%
Sodium 281mg12%
Potassium 480mg14%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 1159IU23%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 65mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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