Cheddar-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter

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Filled with sharp cheddar cheese and cooked in garlic butter for a rich, keto-friendly entree. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sharp cheddar cheese, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 470 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 470 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Using a sharp knife, cut a horizontal pocket into the side of each of the 4 chicken breasts, avoiding cutting all the way through. Season each breast inside and out with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp paprika.
  2. Step 2: Stuff each pocket with 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly divided. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 4 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Spoon the melted garlic butter over the chicken as it cooks for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and serve warm with the garlic butter drizzled on top.

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