Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter

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Juicy chicken breasts filled with melted cheese and pan-seared in garlic butter for a keto-friendly, flavorful main course. This Italian chicken recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, mozzarella cheese, and cream cheese 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 Italian cuisine 470 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice a pocket into each of the 4 chicken breasts by cutting horizontally without slicing all the way through. In a bowl, mix 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese with 2 oz softened cream cheese until combined.
  2. Step 2: Stuff each chicken breast pocket evenly with the cheese mixture, then season the outside with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried Italian herbs.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 4 stuffed chicken breasts and sear for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and remaining 2 tbsp butter to the skillet, spooning melted butter over the chicken for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 12-15 minutes until cooked through and the cheese is melted inside.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven, rest for 5 minutes, then serve with pan garlic butter drizzled over the top.

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